sore throat — Health and Illness sore throat /ˌsɔː ˈθrəʊt/ noun CEFR A2 A painful feeling in your throat, often caused by illness. “I have a sore throat and can't talk much.” Related words in this scene medicinetireddoctornursecoldillnessfevercoughheadachepainsickillhurtachestomachachetoothachefluhospitaltemperaturerestsneezedizzyinjectiontabletpillbandagebetterrashsoreplasterthermometerrecover Practice this word Create worksheet