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/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.
Etymology
Middle English throote, from Old English thrōat; akin to Old High German drōt.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
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.