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

Earlier in the tour, Timberlake canceled or postponed various shows due to an ongoing back injury, bronchitis and laryngitis, and an ankle injury. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025

Timberlake canceled and postponed multiple shows throughout the tour’s run, citing health issues including bronchitis and laryngitis. —Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025

Over the 15-month trek, Timberlake had to cancel several shows due to health issues, including the flu, a back injury bronchitis, and laryngitis. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Examples of dysphonia causes include laryngitis, noncancerous growths on the vocal cords, acid reflux, vocal cord thinning, nerve or muscle-related disorders, and laryngeal cancer. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 5 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for laryngitis

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

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