Synonyms for

Throats

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

Definition

The passage that leads from the back of the mouth of a person or animal to the stomach.

Synonyms & similar words

throat pharynx gullet esophagus windpipe trachea neck craw maw jowls gargle gulp swallow ingest devour ingurgitate bolus chew eat feed gobble gorge

Synonyms by register

Formal

pharynx larynx

Informal

gullet maw

Literary

maw gullet

Antonyms

mouth gullet esophagus windpipe larynx

Common collocations

  • clear his throat
  • cut his throat
  • throat cancer
  • throat infection
  • throat singing
  • throat lozenge
  • down his throat

Word family

noun throat
verb throat
adjective throaty

Usage note

The word 'throats' is the plural of 'throat'. It can refer to the anatomical passage or a narrow opening. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The medicine helped soothe his sore throat.
  2. The lion's roar could be heard throughout the jungle.
  3. She could feel the lump in her throat as she held back tears.
  4. The singer's voice sounded raspy after performing for hours.
  5. He had a frog in his throat and couldn't speak clearly.

Quotes

  • The tyrant grinds down his slaves and they don't turn against him, they crush those beneath them.
  • I am a part of everything that I have read.
  • I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun.

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