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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hoarseness

/hɔːrnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does hoarseness mean?

noun

A rough, harsh quality of the voice, often caused by illness or overuse. Hoarseness can make the voice sound strained or raspy.

Example

"After a long night of singing, John woke up with a hoarseness that made it hard to speak."

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