Adam's apple
Americannoun
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a projection of the thyroid cartilage at the front of the neck that is more prominent in men than in women.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Adam's apple
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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As if he were proud of the fact that he had knocked me out of a two dollar reward, the big monkey then did something that all but caused me to swallow my Adam’s apple.
From Literature
My whole body screamed for water and my throat was so dry I had to jiggle my Adam’s apple three or four times before I could swallow.
From Literature
Police describe him as 18 to 30 years old and between 5-foot-7 and 6-foot-3 with an extremely athletic build, full lips and a pronounced Adam’s apple.
From Los Angeles Times
I stared at Noah’s bobbing Adam’s apple as he suckled at his bottle.
From Los Angeles Times
The band also tossed fans some rare chestnuts like “No More, No More,” on which Tyler forgot several of the words; “Adam’s Apple,” “Seasons Of Wither” and the Mississippi Delta blues-inspired “Hangman Jury.”
From Seattle Times
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