tonsils
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tonsils, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The two small soft-tissue glands at the back of the throat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use tonsils
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swollen tonsils
remove your tonsils
tonsils out
Frequently asked questions
What does “tonsils” mean?
The word “tonsils” means the two small soft-tissue glands at the back of the throat. In plain terms, the lumps of tissue at the back of your throat that can swell up when infected.
How do you use “tonsils” in a sentence?
Here is “tonsils” used in a sentence: “His tonsils were so swollen the doctor recommended surgery.”
What part of speech is “tonsils”?
“Tonsils” is a noun.