windpipe

noun
UK: /ˈwɪnd.paɪp/
US: /ˈwɪnd.paɪp/

  1. The tube in the body that takes air to the lungs.

    1. The doctor checked my windpipe to see if it was clear.
    2. Food can sometimes get stuck in the windpipe, causing someone to choke.

  2. The trachea, a cartilage-reinforced tube extending from the larynx to the bronchi.

    1. The surgeon made an incision in the patient's windpipe to insert a breathing tube.
    2. Inflammation of the windpipe can lead to difficulty in breathing and a persistent cough.

Synonyms

trachea

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "windpipe" in English means: The tube in the body that takes air to the lungs., The trachea, a cartilage-reinforced tube extending from the larynx to the bronchi..

The phonetic transcription of "windpipe" is /ˈwɪnd.paɪp/ in British English and /ˈwɪnd.paɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "windpipe": trachea.

Example usage of "windpipe": "The doctor checked my windpipe to see if it was clear.". More examples on the page.