Pronunciation: /θroʊt/
noun The passage that leads from the back of the mouth of a person or animal to the stomach, through which food and air pass.
A1 My throat hurts when I swallow.
A2 I have a sore throat and need to see a doctor.
B1 She cleared her throat before starting her presentation.
B2 The singer's powerful voice resonated in the concert hall, sending shivers down my throat.
C1 The doctor examined my throat and prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
C2 The actor's emotional monologue brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes.
adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'throat'.
A1 She had a sore throat and couldn't speak properly.
A2 He felt a lump in his throat when he saw her crying.
B1 The singer's throat was hoarse from performing all night.
B2 The doctor examined his throat and prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
C1 The opera singer's powerful voice resonated through the theater, captivating the audience with every note that escaped her throat.
C2 The actor's emotional monologue brought tears to the audience's eyes as he delivered each line with a raw intensity that seemed to come from the depths of his throat.
formal The doctor examined the patient's throat for any signs of infection.
informal I think I'm coming down with a sore throat.
slang I can't believe he talked behind my back, it really sticks in my throat.
figurative The lies he told were hard to swallow, they felt like a lump in my throat.
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