throats
word · lemma: throat
/ˈθɹoʊts/
throhts
/θɹˈəʊts/
throhts
Definition
Plural form of 'throat'. The throat is the part of the neck inside the body that leads from the mouth to the stomach and lungs.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in medical, descriptive, or poetic contexts. Common collocations: 'sore throats', 'clear their throats', 'at each other's throats' (fighting). The plural often appears when referring to groups or comparing more than one person or animal.
Spanish: gargantasPortuguese (BR): gargantasPortuguese (PT): gargantasChinese (Simplified): 喉咙Chinese (Traditional): 喉嚨Hindi: गलेArabic: حناجرBengali: গলাRussian: горлаJapanese: 喉（のど）Vietnamese: cổ họngKorean: 목Turkish: boğazlarUrdu: گلےIndonesian: tenggorokan
Example Sentences
The doctor examined their throats for infection.
basic
They both have sore throats from shouting.
basic
Frogs make sounds with their throats.
basic
By the end of the concert, our throats were totally dry.
natural
The teacher could hear coughs coming from several throats in the classroom.
natural
They were at each other's throats during the debate.
natural