sore throat

noun

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

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What Are the Symptoms of Flu? Symptoms usually come on suddenly, according to the CDC, and can include fevers above 100.4 degrees F, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills and occasionally nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Here's how to relieve symptoms: Take pain or fever medications Use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to ease a sore throat and cough. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2025 If exposed to dead or dying birds that have avian flu and symptoms — fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, body aches, headaches, eye redness, vomiting or diarrhea — develop, antiviral medications are available. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025 Symptoms of the common cold include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fatigue, watery eyes, headaches and sneezing. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sore throat 

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 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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