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

Or maybe my brain is just completely fried after solo parenting two young kids whose mom has been sick with strep throat for the last six days. —David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025

Try not to share utensils or drinking glasses to help protect yourself and others from strep throat bacteria.2 3. —Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 26 Dec. 2024

Other studies show ginger may have antimicrobial properties and help fight against bacteria that cause strep throat. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024

These range from relatively mild infections like the common cold or strep throat to major illnesses like pneumonia or even human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). —Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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