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
The guidance stresses the importance of attendance and says most mild illnesses, like runny noses and sore throats, do not mean children need to be off school.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 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
That winter I caught a procession of sore throats and couldn’t sing, and one night Dad called me to him and pried my mouth open to look at my tonsils.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
