sore throat

noun

, Pathology.

1. a painful or sensitive condition of the throat exaggerated by swallowing or talking, usually caused by bacteria or viruses; laryngitis; pharyngitis; tonsillitis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sore throat¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

When they have symptoms, they are similar to adults’—cough, fever, sore throat, and runny nose—but less severe.

From MIT Technology Review

I’m not so impressed if a vaccine can prevent someone from developing a sore throat or runny nose.

From Washington Post

He told a nurse that he had a bad headache, chills and a sore throat.

From Washington Post

Sore throat, congestion or runny noseA sore throat, congestion or runny nose are less frequently associated with covid-19, but they still occur in enough cases that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added them to its list.

From Washington Post

During spring training, a number of Red Sox players came down with the grippe, suffering from fevers and sore throats.

From Time

Polio is a stealthy infection, often producing no symptoms or perhaps a slight fever and a sore throat.

From The Daily Beast

Leo flushed, and began again with a sore throat and a bad temper.

From Project Gutenberg

School-children at times have what appears to be mere sore throat but which is really diphtheria in the naturally immune.

From Project Gutenberg

If within the week any child shows signs of sore throat send it home immediately.

From Project Gutenberg

For instance, I would like to know just now whether turkey gobblers ever suffer from speaker's sore throat.

From Project Gutenberg

We were informed that the Carter who goes with the Team is ill of the sore Throat!

From Project Gutenberg