cough — Health and Illness cough /kɒf/ noun CEFR A2 A sudden, loud sound made when air is pushed from your lungs. “He has a bad cough.” Related words in this scene medicinetireddoctornursecoldillnessfeverheadachepainsickillhurtachestomachachetoothachesore throatfluhospitaltemperaturerestsneezedizzyinjectiontabletpillbandagebetterrashsoreplasterthermometerrecover Practice this word Create worksheet