sore throat

noun

: pain in the throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

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What to know about symptoms Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and congestion. Sandra Temko, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 Symptoms of the Cicada variant are similar to other COVID-19 infections and can include runny or stuffy nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat, coughing and changes to sense of smell or taste. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Heavy rainfall recently flooded the grassy lot and seeped into tents, leaving a trail of soggy clothes and sore throats. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 But in this case, the rain left Tehran's residents with sore throats and burning eyes. Arundathi Nair, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sore throat

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sore throat was in 1629

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“Sore throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sore%20throat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

sore throat

noun
: a throat that is painful because of inflammation

Medical Definition

sore throat

noun
: painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

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