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sore throat

noun

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

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Symptoms typically include fever, chills, a cough or sore throat, among other symptoms. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025 Many indigenous groups harnessed the plant as a painkiller, where it was used to treat everything from toothaches and sore throats to common colds and the flu. Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025 Participants were asked to collect weekly nasal swabs and to complete short surveys about any symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough, sore throat, congestion or fever. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025 Symptoms include fever, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, cough and headaches. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 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 29 Nov. 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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