throat
noun/θroʊt/
Frequency rank: #2,826 most common English word
Meaning
The passage at the back of the mouth leading to the stomach and lungs.
Example sentence
He felt a scratch in his throat after shouting all day.
Synonyms & related words
- gullet
- windpipe
- esophagus
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