sore throat

noun

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

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Common flu symptoms include fever, chills, a cough, a sore throat and a runny nose. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Early symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue and achy muscles. — Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026 Early symptoms are nonspecific and include fever, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat. — Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026 Washington developed a severe sore throat after riding for hours in cold, wet weather. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 30 June 2026 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

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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