laryngitis

noun

lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌler-ən-ˈjī-təs 

ˌla-rən-

: inflammation of the larynx

laryngitic

ˌler-ən-ˈji-tik 

ˌla-rən-

adjective

Examples of laryngitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stewart, who has a history of thyroid cancer surgery, canceled and postponed concert stops last month following a diagnosis of acute upper respiratory infection, laryngitis and vocal fold strain. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Two of the band’s shows in Fort Worth, scheduled for June 30 and July 2, are now occurring on July 11 and July 13, respectively, as Lee has contracted the unenviable combination of laryngitis and bronchitis. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 July 2026

This is just a typical Hannity laryngitis event. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 25 June 2026

However, Stewart's team later told the outlet that the Grammy Award winner was suffering from an acute upper respiratory infection that led to laryngitis. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for laryngitis

• adenitis
• arteritis
• cervicitis
• cholangitis
• choroiditis
• decubitus
• dermatitis
• fasciitis
• gingivitis
• hepatitis
• iritis
• keratitis

Kids Definition

laryngitis

noun

lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌlar-ən-ˈjīt-əs 

: inflammation of the larynx

Medical Definition

laryngitis

noun

lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌlar-ən-ˈjīt-əs 

plural laryngitides -ˈjit-ə-ˌdēz 

: inflammation of the larynx