sore throat

noun

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

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Travelers should also observe strict hygiene protocols, including frequent handwashing and avoiding individuals with symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or fever. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 June 2025 Nonetheless, a sore throat has long been one possible symptom of COVID-19. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025 Monk fruit: Monk fruit has been used for sore throats, congestion, and colds in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for hundreds of years. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 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 29 Jul. 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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