sore throat

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of sore throat

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

Berlin followed her group, wondering if that was somehow the lesson and she’d have been better off faking a sore throat to video-chat with the impossible boy.

From Literature

“I have a sore throat,” is the first line of dialogue we hear Harold say, after being chided for playing with his food at the table.

From Salon

Another, seen with newer variants Stratus and Nimbus that are still around, is a "razor-sharp" sore throat.

From BBC

He told Mom that he had a sore throat and achy ears.

From Literature

Initial symptoms may include fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat.

From BBC