windpipe
|wind-pipe|
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/ˈwɪndˌpaɪp/
air tube
Etymology
Etymology Information
'windpipe' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'wind' and 'pipe', where 'wind' referred to air and 'pipe' referred to a tube.
Historical Evolution
'windpipe' changed from the Middle English word 'wyndepype' and eventually became the modern English word 'windpipe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tube for air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the trachea; the tube in the throat that carries air to the lungs.
The doctor examined the patient's windpipe for any obstructions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/25 01:50