sore throat

noun

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

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Benefits Gargling salt water is an effective home remedy for soothing a sore throat. Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Jan. 2025 While symptoms such as lack of energy, coughing and sore throats were among the usual suspects, many people also reported unexpected side effects, like losing track of days, arguing with loved ones, and even misplacing objects in unassuming places. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 People who become infected tend to get a sore throat, cough, runny nose, headaches, body aches and sometimes fever. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025 What Is an Upper Respiratory Infection? Common Symptoms To Watch Out for This Season Cold One of the most common symptoms of a cold is a sore throat. John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 11 Jan. 2025 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 22 Feb. 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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