sore throat

noun

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

Examples of sore throat in a Sentence

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People may experience fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, sore throat and muscle aches. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 Both conditions can cause sore throat, fatigue, headaches, nasal congestion and a runny nose, which adds to the confusion. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026 Urgent care is the place to start for everything else, like a cough, sore throat, runny nose or diarrhea. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026 The bot told a patient with a three-day sore throat to see a doctor in 24 to 48 hours, when at-home care was sufficient. Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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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