Definition of Saliva

wet liquid substance produced from glands in the mouth

Examples of Saliva in a sentence

Suspects in a crime are required to submit their DNA by having their saliva tested with cotton swabs.  🔊

While being in a deep sleep, saliva dribbled from Kenneth’s mouth onto his pillow.  🔊

Saliva drooled down the dog’s jowls as his owner waved a piece of meat in front of him.  🔊

Kevin complained to his doctor about his dry mouth due to the lack of saliva his glands were producing.  🔊

Saliva is used to help break down food in the mouth, so that it is easier to swallow.  🔊

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