windpipe

noun

wind·​pipe ˈwin(d)-ˌpīp How to pronounce windpipe (audio)

Examples of windpipe in a Sentence

She got something stuck in her windpipe.
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According to Irwin Mitchell, the coroner found that Michael had epiglottitis, which is a swelling of the flap that covers the windpipe. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 The first shot had hit in the neck six inches behind the head, about three inches low, grazing the windpipe. Fred C. Mercer, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025 The image revealed that there were air pockets in his neck — which may mean an internal injury, such as a torn esophagus or windpipe. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025 Cancer of the larynx can also spread to the thyroid, trachea (windpipe), or esophagus.14 In rare cases, bloating and pelvic discomfort can be signs of ovarian cancer. Karen Pallarito, Health, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for windpipe

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of windpipe was in 1530

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“Windpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windpipe. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

windpipe

noun
wind·​pipe ˈwin(d)-ˌpīp How to pronounce windpipe (audio)

Medical Definition

windpipe

noun
wind·​pipe ˈwin(d)-ˌpīp How to pronounce windpipe (audio)

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