throat
UK: θrəʊt | US: θroʊt
n. the passage through the neck that connects the mouth and nose to the esophagus and windpipe
n. the front part of the neck
n. a narrow passage or opening resembling a throat (e.g., of a bottle or cave)
The word "throat" traces back to Old English þrote or þrotu, meaning "throat" or "swelling," derived from Proto-Germanic *þrutō (swelling, throat). This root is linked to the Proto-Indo-European trud- (to swell, push), reflecting the physical prominence of the throat. Over time, the spelling simplified to "throat," retaining its core meaning of a passage or protrusion.
She cleared her throat before speaking.
The cold made his throat sore.
He wore a scarf to protect his throat from the wind.
The bottle’s throat was too narrow for the liquid to pour quickly.
A frog’s throat swells when it croaks.