Adam's Apple

Pronunciation: /ˈædəmz ˈæpəl/

Definitions of adam's apple

noun a projection at the front of the neck formed by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx, typically more prominent in men than in women

Example Sentences

A1 He has a big adam's apple.

A2 She noticed his adam's apple bobbing up and down as he talked.

B1 The doctor examined his adam's apple for any abnormalities.

B2 He felt self-conscious about his prominent adam's apple.

C1 The singer's adam's apple moved visibly as he hit the high notes.

C2 She couldn't help but stare at his defined adam's apple as he spoke.

Examples of adam's apple in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that the prominent bulge in his neck was caused by his Adam's apple.

informal I always notice how big his Adam's apple is when he talks.

slang Check out the dude with the huge Adam's apple over there!

figurative Her nervousness made her Adam's apple bob up and down as she spoke.

Grammatical Forms of adam's apple

• plural: adam's apples
• comparative: more adam's apple
• superlative: most adam's apple
• present tense: adam's apple
• future tense: will be adam's apple
• perfect tense: has been adam's apple
• continuous tense: is being adam's apple
• singular: adam's apple
• positive degree: adam's apple
• infinitive: to adam's apple
• gerund: adam's appleing
• participle: adam's appled

Origin and Evolution of adam's apple

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Adam's apple' originated from the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where it is believed that a piece of the forbidden fruit got stuck in Adam's throat, creating a visible protrusion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Adam's apple' has become a common anatomical term used to describe the prominent bulge in the throat caused by the thyroid cartilage. The original religious connotation has largely been lost in modern usage.