Throat

/θroʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the esophagus and larynx; it connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the windpipe and esophagus.

He felt a tickle in his throat that suggested he might be getting sick.

The front part of the neck.

She wore a necklace that accentuated her slender throat.

A narrow passage or opening, especially in a geographical context.

The explorers navigated through the throat of the canyon to reach their destination.

Middle English throote, from Old English thrōat; akin to Old High German drōt.

clear one's throat

To cough slightly to attract attention or to prepare to speak.

put one's foot in one's throat

To say something embarrassing or awkward.

go down the wrong throat

To get something stuck in one's throat or to have difficulty swallowing.

larynx

The hollow muscular organ that forms an air passage to the lungs and houses the vocal cords.

esophagus

The tube that conducts food from the mouth to the stomach.

pharynx

The part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity.

Throating

Throating is often referred to in the context of intimacy.

Throwing shade at someone's throat

He was throwing shade at her throat with those harsh comments.