sore throat
noun
a painful or sensitive condition of the throat exaggerated by swallowing or talking, usually caused by bacteria or viruses; laryngitis; pharyngitis; tonsillitis.
sore throats
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pluralof sore throat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It had the power to soothe the roughest of sore throats and quiet the phlegmiest of coughs.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Chulu, 42, said his wife and six children have been in and out of the hospital over the past six months with skin rashes and sore throats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
Others complained of sore throats and breathing problems.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025
At the Brentwood location of popular Italian eatery Jon & Vinny’s, staff complained of headaches and sore throats in a text message group chat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
“People don’t know it, but the sun is the most powerful medicine we have. That’s why people don’t get sore throats in summer.”
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
