sore throat

noun

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

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Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, headaches and sometimes a sore throat or cough. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 Early symptoms can mirror those of a common cold, including a slight fever, mild or occasional coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, and watery eyes, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Chantelle Lee, Time, 15 Apr. 2025 Save and freeze the leftover stock for soups, stews, sore throats, and more. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 Mold can cause stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing and skin rashes. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 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 6 May. 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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