Sore Throat: Causes, Symptoms & Relief

Meaning 1：sore throat (Sore Throat)

Sore Throat 🔊

/sɔːr θroʊt/

n. phr.

A feeling of pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat that often makes swallowing uncomfortable.

sore throat 🔊

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/sɔːr θroʊt/

n. phr.

A condition characterized by pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat, often causing difficulty swallowing.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'sār' (painful) + 'þrote' (throat).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of your throat feeling like raw (sore) sandpaper.

📖 Example

I can't join the karaoke tonight because I have a sore throat. 🔊 I can't join the karaoke tonight because I have a sore throat.

🔗 Collocations

have a sore throat – to experience a sore throat

sore throat remedy – a treatment for a sore throat

sore throat relief – alleviation of sore throat symptoms

🔄 Synonyms

pharyngitis (n.) – medical term for inflammation of the pharynx, often causing sore throat

strep throat (n.) – a bacterial infection causing severe sore throat

throat irritation (n.) – a scratchy or uncomfortable feeling in the throat

🚫 Antonyms

healthy throat (n.) – a throat without pain or irritation

📖 Cultural Story

Commonly used to describe a symptom of colds or flu; often the first sign of illness. In English-speaking countries, it's a typical excuse for missing work or social events.