throat

/θroʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

the part of the body where food passes from the mouth to the oesophagus

“She had a sore throat after eating the spicy chicken.”

2. verb

to speak or utter something in a hoarse or strained voice

“The singer tried to throat her notes but they still came out croaky.”

3. noun

a passage or channel through which something passes or is conveyed

“The pipeline served as a throat for the water to flow through the city.”

Synonyms

  • gorge
  • gullet
  • oesophagus

Antonyms

  • larynx
  • tongue