1. past tense of gargle; washed the throat with liquid while making a bubbling sound

Examples

• She gargled with salt water to soothe her sore throat.
• The dentist recommended that he gargled with mouthwash twice daily.
• After brushing his teeth, he gargled for thirty seconds.
• The child gargled loudly in the bathroom sink.
• She gargled with warm water before the singing performance.
• He gargled with the antiseptic solution as directed by his doctor.