throat

[throht] / θroʊt /

NOUN

neck

Synonyms

STRONGEST

esophagus larynx

STRONG

fauces gorge gullet maw passage pharynx thorax trachea windpipe

Example Sentences

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"But if I say that in public, everyone will jump down my throat!" she said.

From Barron's

I clear my throat and try once more.

From Literature

It had jammed between a tooth and the back of the Dragon's throat, as a twig had once caught in Star's throat.

From Literature

“I know this one,” Danny said, feeling a bit dazed as his throat tightened with emotion.

From Literature

I could feel a wallop of rude and ornery coming up my throat and fighting to get out of my mouth.

From Literature