voice box

noun

: larynx

Examples of voice box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Your throat, or pharynx, is a tube that carries air to your windpipe and larynx (known as the voice box). Laura Schober, Health, 3 July 2024 Rodenburg was told that Neanderthals had wide noses with large nasal cavities, broad rib cages, and a short voice box. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2024 The upper airway includes the larynx (voice box), pharynx (throat), and trachea (windpipe).2 Irritated Lungs Inflammation, which is an immune response to infection or injury, is a common cause of irritated lungs. Amanda Gardner, Health, 1 June 2024 After clearly overhearing the comically loud grumbling over Wendy and Candiace’s behavior at dinner while Gizelle was speaking about Grace, the duo confront the group about their complaints, and Gizelle goes from being riled up to apparently having her voice box stolen. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for voice box 

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Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voice box was in 1835

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“Voice box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20box. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

voice box

noun
: larynx

Medical Definition

voice box

noun
: larynx

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