sore throat
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of sore throat
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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The third day of the fire, he woke up with a runny nose, sore throat and chapped lips, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Respiratory diphtheria often starts with fever or chills, a sore throat that can lead to breathing and swallowing difficulties, and be life-threatening.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Early symptoms resemble those of other, more common diseases: fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Influenza can lead to complications and fatalities, especially in people 65 years and older or under 5 with fever, cough and sore throat.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
“I have a sore throat but it’s not strep,” the boy said, wiping his nose with the back of his hand.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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