Adam's apple

Example Sentences

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I remember his prominent Adam’s apple as he talked about his job doing industrial painting.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2021

Ideally, the beard should end about one finger above your Adam’s apple, he said.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2020

Breasting the tape with his head tipped back and Adam’s apple protruding, he collapsed, unable to stand for at least two minutes.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2018

The star of “The Partridge Family,” the one with the wispy voice, fluffy hair and puka-shell enhanced Adam’s apple, died this week.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2017

He sits there, his Adam’s apple rolling as he swallows.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord