Gullet: meaning, definitions and examples

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gullet

[ ˈɡʌlɪt ]

Noun

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anatomy

The gullet is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and is responsible for swallowing food and liquids.

Synonyms

esophagus, throat.

Examples of usage

The food travels down the gullet to reach the stomach.
She felt a lump in her gullet when she was nervous.

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informal

The gullet can also refer to a person's throat or neck, especially in a humorous way.

Synonyms

neck, throat.

Examples of usage

He grabbed the thief by the gullet and demanded his wallet back.
She had a sore gullet after shouting at the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "gullet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garganta

🇮🇳 गला

🇩🇪 Kehle

🇮🇩 kerongkongan

🇺🇦 горло

🇵🇱 gardło

🇯🇵 のど

🇫🇷 gorge

🇪🇸 garganta

🇹🇷 boğaz

🇰🇷 목구멍

🇸🇦 حلق

🇨🇿 hrdlo

🇸🇰 hrdlo

🇨🇳 喉咙

🇸🇮 grlo

🇮🇸 kok

🇰🇿 тамақ

🇬🇪 ყელი

🇦🇿 boğaz

🇲🇽 garganta

Etymology

The word 'gullet' originated from Middle English 'golet', which came from Old French 'goulet', diminutive of 'goule' meaning 'throat'. The anatomical sense of the word dates back to the early 16th century, while the informal usage to refer to the throat or neck developed later.

See also: gull, gullible, gully, seagull.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,898, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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