Adam's apple
Americannoun
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Adam's apples
plural
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a projection of the thyroid cartilage at the front of the neck that is more prominent in men than in women.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Adam's apple
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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I remember his prominent Adam’s apple as he talked about his job doing industrial painting.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2021
Breasting the tape with his head tipped back and Adam’s apple protruding, he collapsed, unable to stand for at least two minutes.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2018
The star of “The Partridge Family,” the one with the wispy voice, fluffy hair and puka-shell enhanced Adam’s apple, died this week.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2017
A pinkish three-inch scar below his Adam’s apple stands out against his skin.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2015
“Yes,” The Goober said, swallowing, his Adam’s apple doing a dance in that long thin neck.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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