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Definition of "tonsils" [tonsils]

  • Plural form of tonsil. (noun)
  • The uvula. (noun)

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Use "tonsils" in a sentence
  • ""I'm fine," I answered, "but I had an awfully sore throat on Monday and one of my tonsils is swelled up yet.""
  • "The breathing trouble was due to congestion in her throat as her tonsils were a bit swollen."
  • "Then they realized that the tonsils were a not-insignificant part of your immune system and now people are encouraged to keep them."