sore throat

noun

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

Examples of sore throat in a Sentence

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For sore throat, prevention mainly involves avoiding infection. Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025 For a Cold Taking zinc at the first signs of a cold, such as a runny nose or sore throat, can help shorten its duration and reduce symptoms. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025 Vulnerable pockets Moreover, people with measles — most often children — typically get very sick with a fever, cough and sore throat before the telltale rash sets in. Lisa Jarvis, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025 Other symptoms could be a sore throat, muscle pain, sensitivity to light, and white spots in the mouth. Jaden Amos, Axios, 28 Feb. 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 31 Mar. 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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