🫁

Throat

noun
/θroʊt/

Meaning

the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
the front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx

Example Sentences

He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.

He felt a lump in his throat while speaking.

Synonyms

gullet, neck, pharynx
Entry 1
gullet, neck, pharynx
Entry 2
neck, gullet

Antonyms

none

Collocations

sore throat, clear your throat, throat infection, deep throat
Entry 1
sore throat, clear your throat, throat infection, deep throat
Entry 2
sore throat, clear your throat

Related Vocabularies

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
a state of conflict between different countries or groups
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
A six-sided polygon.
a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation; a forcible overthrow of...
the period of being a child

Explore More