1. plural of throat; the passages in the neck through which food and air pass
2. plural of throat; the front parts of the neck
3. plural of throat; narrow passages or openings
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The singers cleared their throats before the performance.
• Sore throats are common during cold season.
• The doctor examined the children’s throats for infection.
• Wild animals bare their throats in submission.
• The narrow throats of the bottles made pouring difficult.
• Smoke irritated their throats as they escaped the building.