sore throat

noun

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

Examples of sore throat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But even healthy people felt burning eyes, sore throats and coughing as the smoke moved through the region. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Washington developed a severe sore throat after riding for hours in cold, wet weather. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 30 June 2026

Symptoms usually begin within one to two weeks of exposure to an infected person and include mild to moderate fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and sore throat. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

Common flu symptoms include fever, chills, a cough, a sore throat and a runny nose. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sore throat

• anecdote
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• undercoat

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