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gullet

[guhl-it]

gullet Definition

  • 1the passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach; the esophagus
  • 2the throat or neck

Using gullet: Examples

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

  • Example

    The food got stuck in his gullet.

  • Example

    He had a sore throat and a swollen gullet.

  • Example

    The medicine was difficult to swallow because it got stuck in her gullet.

gullet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gullet

Phrases with gullet

  • swallowed; consumed

    Example

    I poured the medicine down his gullet.

  • stick in one's gullet

    to be difficult to accept or swallow

    Example

    The idea of working with him stuck in my gullet.

  • lump in one's gullet

    a feeling of tightness or constriction in the throat, usually caused by strong emotion

    Example

    She had a lump in her gullet when she heard the news.

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Summary: gullet in Brief

The term 'gullet' [guhl-it] refers to the passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach, also known as the esophagus. It can also refer to the throat or neck. Examples include 'The food got stuck in his gullet,' and 'He had a sore throat and a swollen gullet.' Phrases like 'down the gullet' mean swallowed or consumed, while 'stick in one's gullet' means difficult to accept or swallow.