Synonyms for

Throat

Verb / θrəʊt / Another word for throat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs.

Synonyms & similar words

pharynx gullet windpipe esophagus larynx pharynx neck craw pipe windpipe trachea bronchus oesophagus gullet swallow gulp chug imbibe

Synonyms by register

Formal

pharynx larynx

Informal

gullet neck

Literary

maw esophagus

Common collocations

  • sore throat
  • clear throat
  • in my throat
  • down my throat
  • throat cancer
  • throat infection
  • throat lozenge
  • throat singing

Word family

noun throat
adjective throaty

Usage note

The word 'throat' primarily refers to the passage in the neck that leads from the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx. It is also used metaphorically for a narrow passage.

Example sentences

  1. I have a sore throat and it hurts to swallow.
  2. The singer's throat was sore after performing for hours.
  3. I felt a lump in my throat when I heard the sad news.
  4. The doctor looked down my throat with a special tool.
  5. I drank some cold water to soothe my dry throat.

Quotes

  • The throat is a chimney with a valve, and the valve called the epiglottis, in keeping the chimney clean, keeps it closed during our swallowing except when we swallow food or drink.
  • A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
  • The throat is a major source of sound, but it is not the only source.

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