throat — the front part of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the front part of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go
Pronunciation (IPA): /θroʊt/
Example Sentences
- My throat feels like a desert after eating that spicy ramen.
- The singer warmed up her throat before the big performance.
- The detective grabbed the suspect by the throat in the movie.
throat
NOUN[/θroʊt/]
the front part of the neck, or the space inside the neck down which food and air can go
Doctor examining patient's throat
Though my throat can't hit the note, I remember this quote!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word throat derives from Old English 'throte', which has roots in the Germanic language family. It has been used for centuries to denote the passage in the neck through which food and air travel.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English 'throte' to modern English 'throat'. The Germanic root relates to the concept of a narrow passage or constricted opening, maintaining its anatomical reference throughout its linguistic evolution.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My throat feels like a desert after eating that spicy ramen.”
“The singer warmed up her throat before the big performance.”
“The detective grabbed the suspect by the throat in the movie.”
“He cleared his throat awkwardly before confessing his love.”
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