| a painful or sensitive condition of the throat exaggerated by swallowing or talking, usually caused by bacteria or viruses; laryngitis; pharyngitis; tonsillitis. |

| sore throat n. Any of various inflammations of the tonsils, pharynx, or larynx characterized by pain in swallowing. |
sore throat n.
Any of various inflammations of the tonsils, pharynx, or larynx characterized by pain in swallowing.