larynx
noun
lar·ynx
ˈler-iŋ(k)s 
ˈla-riŋ(k)s
plural larynges
lə-ˈrin-(ˌ)jēz
or larynxes
or larynxes
: the modified upper part of the trachea of air-breathing vertebrates that in humans, most other mammals, and some amphibians and reptiles contains the vocal cords
Examples of larynx in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
It is estimated that around 81 percent of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to cigarette smoking, as well as 72 percent of larynx cancer deaths.
—
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological disorder that causes muscle spasms in the voice box or larynx, according to the NIH.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
Moderate alcohol drinking was associated with higher risk of breast cancer, but the review couldn’t draw a conclusion on the association between moderate alcohol consumption and cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx and esophagus.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Back in January, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory linking alcohol consumption to the risk of developing seven different types of cancer, including those of the breast, colorectal, esophagus, liver, mouth, throat and voice box (larynx).
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for larynx
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological disorder that causes muscle spasms in the voice box or larynx, according to the NIH.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
Moderate alcohol drinking was associated with higher risk of breast cancer, but the review couldn’t draw a conclusion on the association between moderate alcohol consumption and cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx and esophagus.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Back in January, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory linking alcohol consumption to the risk of developing seven different types of cancer, including those of the breast, colorectal, esophagus, liver, mouth, throat and voice box (larynx).
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for larynx
Cite this Entry
“Larynx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larynx. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
larynx
noun
lar·ynx
ˈlar-iŋ(k)s
plural larynges
lə-ˈrin-(ˌ)jēz
or larynxes
or larynxes
: the upper part of the trachea that in human beings and most mammals contains the vocal cords
called also voice box
Medical Definition
larynx
noun
lar·ynx
ˈlar-iŋ(k)s
plural larynges
lə-ˈrin-(ˌ)jēz
or larynxes
or larynxes
: the modified upper part of the respiratory passage of air-breathing vertebrates that is bounded above by the glottis, is continuous below with the trachea, has a complex cartilaginous or bony skeleton capable of limited motion through the action of associated muscles, and in humans, most other mammals, and a few lower forms has a set of elastic vocal cords that play a major role in sound production and speech
called also voice box
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share