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

Cases of strep throat aren’t considered invasive, but if the bacteria leave the throat and venture into more sterile areas of the body, such as the blood and the lungs, then more serious diseases can occur. —Alice Park, Time, 10 Apr. 2025

Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

For Mishler, that reset came in the form of strep throat, sidelining her pre-wedding plans. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 7 Mar. 2025

After several visits, examinations and biopsies, he was diagnosed with drug-resistant strep throat that had attacked his lungs. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025

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