: pain in the throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebOne of the men later developed an anal rash and the other experienced sore throat and fever. Andrew Joseph, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 Of course, there’s always the possibility an itchy or sore throat can be a sign of something more serious, such as the flu or even Covid-19. Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2022 Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms include fever, eating or drinking less due to sores in the mouth, sore throat and feeling unwell. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 Those symptoms include a sore throat, fever, nausea, stomach pain, tiredness and headache, according to the agency. Brianna Abbott, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Try mixing in some honey — an age-old remedy to soothe a sore throat and cough. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2022 His symptoms — runny nose, sore throat and fever — resurfaced, too. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 July 2022 Some have flu-like symptoms such as sore throat, fever, tiredness and nausea. Kristina Sgueglia, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 The star, whose real name is Jeon Jung-kook, has been self-quarantining, and is not exhibiting any symptoms other than a mild sore throat, Big Hit said. Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 29 Mar. 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
sore throat
noun
: painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx