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

There is no cure for it, which means the common symptoms of painful blisters on the hands, feet and mouth, a fever and sore throat are things Scheffler had to play through without relief. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

In the days that followed, students and staff reported headaches, sore throats, skin irritation and red eyes, according to state Agriculture Department interviews. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Patients who ate or drank contaminated food and water can develop oropharyngeal tularemia, which may include a sore throat, mouth ulcers, tonsillitis and swelling of neck lymph glands, according to the CDC. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Symptoms can appear within days after exposure and may include moderate fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and sore throat. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 30 July 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