strep throat

noun

: an inflammatory sore throat caused by hemolytic Group A streptococci and marked by fever, prostration, and toxemia

called also septic sore throat

Examples of strep throat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, a sore throat caused by a bacterial infection such as strep throat, or one that doesn't improve with home care, may require medical treatment. 1. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025

And the pain associated with strep throat is usually more intense than the pain associated with a typical sore throat. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024

After the match, it was reported that Lynch was suffering from strep throat during the event, which shows her dedication to her profession and toughness in pushing through the illness. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025

Throat Infections Throat infections such as viral pharyngitis (sore throat) and bacterial strep throat can cause pain when swallowing. —Laura Schober, Health, 12 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for strep throat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

strep throat

noun

: a sore throat that is marked by inflammation of the throat and pharynx and by fever and weakness and is caused by infection with streptococci

Medical Definition

strep throat

noun

: an inflammatory sore throat caused by hemolytic Group A streptococci and marked by fever, prostration, and toxemia

called also septic sore throat, strep sore throat