sore throat

noun

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

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Adenoviruses are common and typically cause mild symptoms such as a fever, sore throat and pink eye (conjunctivitis). CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025 Symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fatigue, watery eyes, headaches and sneezing. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025 While the flu is traditionally associated with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, headache and fatigue, children and adults alike can experience moderate to severe complications. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 Most patients have mild symptoms for seven to 10 days, which can include fever, sore throat, painful mouth sores that blister and a rash on the hands and feet, the CDC said. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 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 8 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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