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

Sore throat Persistent pain "could be cancer sign"

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2019

Sore throat victim Aaron Lennon has returned to Tottenham training ahead of Wednesday's Big Cup quarter-final second leg loss to Real Madrid.

From The Guardian • Apr. 12, 2011

Sore throat and all, Connally roused the crowd like a cheerleader: "Let me hear the voices that want to win the White House!"

From Time Magazine Archive

"Sore throat, headache, a constantly runny nose!" he moaned.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

Sore throat is a feature common to both scarlet fever and r�theln, but it is very much less marked in the latter.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various