sore throat

noun

: pain in the throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

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Most people who have contracted bird flu recently have only experienced mild symptoms, such as pink eye, cough, fever, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, fatigue and headaches—similar to regular flu. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 That case involved a farmworker who had relatively mild symptoms, such as a slight fever, sore throat, and some fatigue. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024 Bird flu symptoms in humans include flu-like symptoms like eye redness, sore throat, runny nose, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, body aches, fatigue, trouble swallowing or fever. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 Symptoms of bird flu can include fever, fatigue, cough, muscle aches, sore throat, shortness of breath, stuffy or runny nose, eye redness, headaches and pneumonia requiring hospitalization, according to the CDC. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sore throat 

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sore throat was in 1629

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“Sore throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sore%20throat. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

sore throat

noun
: a throat that is painful because of inflammation

Medical Definition

sore throat

noun
: painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

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