EXPECTORATE — 11 letter word
expectorate
The word expectorate has 11 letters: E, X, P, E, C, T, O, R, A, T, E. It contains 5 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 22 points in Scrabble and 24 in Words With Friends. As a verb, it means "discharge, phlegm or sputum, from the lungs and out of the mouth by coughing".
11 letter word "expectorate": E X P E C T O R A T E — verb
Scrabble score: 22 Words With Friends: 24
Letter Analysis of expectorate
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 3 | Vowel | 1 |
| X | 1 | Consonant | 8 |
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| T | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
5 vowels, 6 consonants, 8 unique letters
Definition of expectorate
verb
- discharge, phlegm or sputum, from the lungs and out of the mouth by coughing "It is considered impolite to expectorate on the street." Synonyms: cough up, cough out, spit up, spit out
- clear out the chest and lungs "This drug expectorates quickly" Synonyms: clear out, drive out