noun
- the front part of the neck containing the passage for food and air
- the passage inside the neck through which food and air pass
- a narrow entrance or passage
verb
- to utter in a deep, hoarse voice
Usage: literary
Examples
- She had a sore throat and couldn’t speak clearly.
- The doctor examined his throat with a small flashlight.
- A fish bone got stuck in her throat.
- The narrow throat of the canyon made passage difficult.
- He cleared his throat before beginning his speech.
- The singer’s throat was tired after the long performance.
- The bottle has a narrow throat that makes pouring tricky.