sore throat

noun

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

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The young adult woman had relatively mild symptoms, such as a slight fever, sore throat, and some fatigue. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024 Symptoms of cedar fever can include a runny nose, sore throat, tiredness, loss of smell and sometimes even a fever. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 One study found that a hot drink offered more effective relief from cold symptoms (like a runny nose, sore throat, coughing, and fatigue) than a room-temperature drink.22 9. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024 Symptoms of bird flu infection include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever. Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sore throat 

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Jan. 2025.

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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