Synonyms

voice box

American

noun

the larynx.

voice box British

noun

another word for the larynx
Also called: talkbox. an electronic guitar attachment with a tube into the player's mouth to modulate the sound vocally

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voice box Scientific

/ vois /

See larynx

Etymology

Origin of voice box

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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"I've never heard his voice because you need air to pass through the voice box but the hole in his neck for the ventilator is below that," Teena said.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

But Kennedy said he is not concerned, since his condition is based on a neural disturbance, not one in his voice box.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Scientists now think they have an idea, and it’s something not seen in other animals: a specialized voice box.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

The voice box, or larynx, is an ancient organ.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024

I took a deep breath, filled my stomach up with air, and then made my muscles squeeze it out, so it pushed a big gust of wind over my voice box and out my mouth.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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