The difference between Trachea and Windpipe

When used as nouns, trachea means a thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi, whereas windpipe means the trachea.

check bellow for the other definitions of Trachea and Windpipe

  1. Trachea as a noun (anatomy):

    A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi; the windpipe.

  2. Trachea as a noun (botany, dated):

    xylem vessel

  3. Trachea as a noun (entomology):

    The respiratory system of insects.

  1. Windpipe as a noun:

    The trachea.

  2. Windpipe as a noun:

    Any duct for air or other gas.

  3. Windpipe as a noun (rare):

    A section of road or bridleway which has a reputation for having strong crosswinds or localized wind swirls.

  4. Windpipe as a noun (rare, British, slang):

    The anus.

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