CEFR B1

throat

noun

Meaning

The part of the neck that contains the passage for food and air, and the voice box.

Examples

He felt a lump in his throat when he heard the sad news.
The doctor examined her sore throat.

Synonyms: gullet, pharynx, windpipe, larynx

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throat (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /θroʊt/

Definition

The part of the neck that contains the passage for food and air, and the voice box.

Examples

He felt a lump in his throat when he heard the sad news.
The doctor examined her sore throat.
The bird's song came from deep within its throat.

How to Use throat

throat infection (collocation): An illness affecting the throat. — "A throat infection can make swallowing very painful."
throat clearing (collocation): The act of making a sound to clear one's throat. — "His constant throat clearing was distracting."

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