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

Faithfull’s signature, distinctive, melodic, high-register vocals had defined her career, but her voice was permanently altered by severe laryngitis and her persistent drug abuse. —Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026

Timberlake had to cancel or postpone various shows earlier in the tour due to an ongoing back injury, bronchitis and laryngitis and an ankle injury. —Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025

Keith Urban has canceled his Oct. 16 show in Greenville, S.C. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena due to laryngitis. —Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Oct. 2025

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

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