Larynx definition
Full Definition of LARYNX. : the modified upper part of the trachea of air-breathing vertebrates that in humans, most other mammals, and some amphibians and reptiles contains the vocal cords. See larynx defined for English-language learners.See larynx defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT. the modified upper part of the trachea of air-breathing vertebrates that in humans, most other mammals, and some amphibians and reptiles contains the vocal cords. See larynx defined for English-language learners. See larynx defined for kids.
Use larynx in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of larynx is the structure at the upper part of the human trachea that contains the vocal cords or a similar structure in other creatures.An example of the larynx is the combination of muscle and cartilage which is used for speech.arynx. pl. larâ²ynxÂ·es or laÂ·rynâ²gesÂ·. 1  the structure of muscle and cartilage at the upper end of the human trachea, containing the vocal cords and serving as the organ of voice. 2  a similar structure in most other vertebrates.