windpipe
word
Definition
The windpipe is the tube in your throat that carries air from your nose and mouth to your lungs.
Usage & Nuances
A medical or anatomical term, more formal than 'throat.' Commonly used in health, biology, or first aid contexts. The scientific name is 'trachea.' Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing health.
Spanish: tráqueaPortuguese (BR): traqueiaPortuguese (PT): traqueiaChinese (Simplified): 气管Chinese (Traditional): 氣管Hindi: श्वास नलीArabic: القصبة الهوائيةBengali: শ্বাসনালিRussian: трахеяJapanese: 気管Vietnamese: khí quảnKorean: 기관Turkish: nefes borusu - trakeaUrdu: نَسَوَارIndonesian: trakea - batang tenggorokan
Example Sentences
The windpipe helps you breathe.
basic
Air passes through your windpipe to reach your lungs.
basic
Doctors can check your windpipe if you have trouble breathing.
basic
He accidentally choked when food went down his windpipe.
natural
A sore windpipe can make it painful to talk or swallow.
natural
You can feel your windpipe if you gently touch the front of your neck.
natural