jugular
Jugular (adjective) means relating to the neck or throat, especially the large jugular veins that carry blood from the head back to the heart. Example: “The paramedics checked for a jugular pulse to see if he was still alive.”
How to use jugular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with the throat or neck, most often the jugular vein.
You will most often meet this word in the phrase "go for the jugular," meaning to attack someone's weakest, most vulnerable point.
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The paramedics checked for a _____ pulse to see if he was still alive.
Etymology
From Late Latin jugularis, from jugulum, meaning the throat or the hollow at the base of the neck — related to the idea of a "yoke" resting across that spot.
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What does “jugular” mean?
The word “jugular” means relating to the neck or throat, especially the large jugular veins that carry blood from the head back to the heart. In plain terms, describes anything to do with the throat or neck, most often the jugular vein.
How do you pronounce “jugular”?
“Jugular” is pronounced JUHG-yuul-uh (/ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jugular” in a sentence?
Here is “jugular” used in a sentence: “The paramedics checked for a jugular pulse to see if he was still alive.”
What part of speech is “jugular”?
“Jugular” is an adjective.
Where does the word “jugular” come from?
The word “jugular” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin jugularis, from jugulum, meaning the throat or the hollow at the base of the neck — related to the idea of a "yoke" resting across that spot.