Used in a Sentence

uvula

How to use uvula in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for uvula.

Editorial note

My only complaint is that trying to pronounce the name makes me choke on my own uuvula.

Examples7
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of uvula gathered in one view.

noun

a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for uvula.

noun

a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate

Example sentences

1

My only complaint is that trying to pronounce the name makes me choke on my own uuvula.

2

From aglet[1] to uvula[2], and now Hofmeister kink.

3

I had my uvula cut, my tongue burned, my palate ablated, and a few other things.

4

The software equivalent of the appendix, uvula, or hiccups.

5

That character is from the phonetic alphabet so it's not the "concept of G", it's the concept of a "voiced uvular stop", which happens to looks visually like G.

6

After having a sleep study and finding that I have mild OSA my ENT suggested removing my tonsils, uvula, and part of my palate to open up my airway.

7

Surgery involves resection of the uvula and redundant retrolingual soft tissue.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use uvula in a sentence?

My only complaint is that trying to pronounce the name makes me choke on my own uuvula.

What does uvula mean?

a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate

What part of speech is uvula?

uvula is commonly used as noun.