gorge

[gɔːdʒ]

gorge Definition

• 1. a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it
• 2. eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food

Using gorge: Examples

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

• Example

  The hikers followed the gorge to reach the waterfall.

• Example

  The river has carved a deep gorge through the mountains.

• Example

  She gorged herself on pizza and ice cream.

• Example

  The dog gorged on the food left on the counter.

gorge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gorge

• canyon
• ravine
• defile
• gulch
• chasm
• devour
• gulp
• ingest

Antonyms for gorge

• plateau
• plain
• fast

Idioms Using gorge

• stick in one's gorge

  to cause anger, irritation, or disgust

  Example

  The way he talked about his ex stuck in her gorge.

• swallow the gorge

  to suppress one's feelings of anger or disgust

  Example

  She had to swallow the gorge and pretend everything was fine.

• make one's gorge rise

  to cause one to feel strong disgust or revulsion

  Example

  The sight of the rotten food made her gorge rise.

Phrases with gorge

• gorge walking

  a recreational activity that involves walking and climbing through a river gorge

  Example

  We went gorge walking in the national park last weekend.

• gorge swing

  a type of extreme sport that involves swinging from a rope attached to a high platform over a gorge

  Example

  He tried gorge swing for the first time and loved the adrenaline rush.

• gorge scramble

  a type of outdoor activity that involves scrambling up and down a steep-sided gorge

  Example

  The gorge scramble was challenging but fun.

Origins of gorge

from Old French 'gorge', meaning 'throat'

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Summary: gorge in Brief

The term 'gorge' [gɔːdʒ] refers to a narrow valley between hills or mountains, often with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it. It can also mean to eat a large amount of food greedily. Examples include 'The hikers followed the gorge to reach the waterfall.' and 'She gorged herself on pizza and ice cream.' The term extends into phrases like 'gorge walking,' and idioms like 'stick in one's gorge,' denoting anger or disgust.