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Definition of windpipe

windpipe

/ˈwɪnd.paɪp/
wind · pipe
Plural:windpipes
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windpipe Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The cartilaginous and membranous tube in humans and other air-breathing vertebrates that extends from the larynx to the bronchi, serving as the principal passage for conveying air to and from the lungs.

Example

"A small piece of food went down the wrong way and briefly blocked his windpipe."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

windowless
windowpane
windowsill
windpipe
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windproof
windproofing

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English around the late 14th century, formed as a native compound of 'wind' (in the sense of breath or air) and 'pipe' (meaning a hollow tube).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Windpipe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/windpipe
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