1. the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; the trachea

Examples

• The doctor examined her windpipe after she complained of breathing difficulties.
• A piece of food got stuck in his windpipe, causing him to choke.
• The windpipe is protected by rings of cartilage.
• She felt pain in her windpipe when she swallowed.
• The surgeon had to operate on the damaged windpipe.
• Cold air made her windpipe feel raw and irritated.