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
Flu and certain other diseases that cause colds and sore throats spread more easily in the winter months.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
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
Normally healthy residents complain of itchy eyes and sore throats on days when pollution levels soar past levels considered safe by the World Health Organization and Indonesian government.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
“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
