sore throat

noun

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

Examples of sore throat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Frequent cold symptoms include coughing, sneezing, sore throat and a runny nose. — Ann Sheehan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Symptoms of esophagitis can include coughing, difficulty or painful swallowing, heartburn, hoarseness and sore throat. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Symptoms, which can take up to two months to develop, may include headache, nausea and sore throat before progressing to hallucinations, delusions, disorientation, paralysis and coma. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Loss of taste and smell is less common than with previous variants, while an intensely painful sore throat is more common, medical professionals say. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sore throat

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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