noun
throat
THROHT
noun
1
The front part of the neck, or the passage inside it leading from the mouth to the lungs and stomach.
"She had a sore throat and could barely speak."
"The scarf was wrapped tightly around his throat."
How to Use Throat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe tube-like part of the body between your mouth and chest.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "throttle," which is a related but different word meaning to choke or to control an engine's speed.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
sore throat
clear your throat
grab someone by the throat
Word Forms
throated past tense, throats singular
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Etymology
From Old English þrote, going back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to swell" — likely a reference to the throat's visible movement when swallowing.