Sore Throat (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the fauces and pharynx.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor suspected strep throat and ordered a throat culture to confirm the diagnosis of the sore throat.
- After shouting at the concert the night before, she woke up with a sore throat and a headache.
- He had a bad cold, which had progressed to a sore throat, and was now staying in bed to recover.
- The pharmacist recommended a specialized spray to alleviate the discomfort of her sore throat.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to clear up the bacterial infection that was causing her sore throat.