1. Consonant sounds produced by blocking or obstructing airflow in the vocal tract, then releasing it; stop consonants.
Usage: linguistics; plural form of occlusive
2. Substances or devices that block or seal an opening or passage.
Usage: medical/technical; plural form of occlusive

Examples

• In English, the sounds /p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, and /g/ are all occlusives.
• Occlusives are formed by completely stopping the flow of air through the mouth.
• The linguist explained that occlusives differ from fricatives in how they release air.
• Dental occlusives are used in some medical treatments to seal wounds.
• Children learning to speak typically master occlusives before more complex consonants.