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goose

[ɡuːs]

goose Definition

  • 1a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a broad bill
  • 2the flesh of a goose as food

Using goose: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "goose" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The geese are flying south for the winter.

  • Example

    We had roast goose for Christmas dinner.

  • Example

    She plucked the feathers from the goose before cooking it.

goose Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for goose

Phrases with goose

  • a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable

    Example

    I spent all day looking for my lost keys, but it turned out to be a wild goose chase.

  • to cook someone's goose

    to ruin someone's plans or prospects

    Example

    The discovery of his criminal record cooked his goose with the hiring manager.

  • to get/goosebumps

    to have the skin become covered in small bumps due to cold, fear, or excitement

    Example

    The horror movie gave me goosebumps.

Origins of goose

from Old English 'gōs'

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Summary: goose in Brief

A 'goose' [ɡuːs] is a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a broad bill. It is also used as food, as in 'We had roast goose for Christmas dinner.' The phrase 'a wild goose chase' refers to a foolish pursuit, while 'to cook someone's goose' means to ruin their plans. 'To get/goosebumps' describes the sensation of small bumps on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement.