throat
noun
the passage from the mouth to the stomach or to the lungs, including the pharynx, esophagus, larynx, and trachea.
throats
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pluralof throat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," a club statement said.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Crocodiles, for example, lift their heads and make sudden jerking motions to move unchewed food down their throats.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
A fetid stench remained in the neighborhood, and several residents reported feeling nausea and itchy throats and eyes weeks after the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
In an era when divisiveness reigns and everything seems to be designed to keep us at each other’s throats, Byrd makes camaraderie look as simple as it is.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Mothers looked away to tend to children, and fathers cleared their throats and picked dirt from their fingernails.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
