Meaning of the word gullet in English

What does gullet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gullet

US /ˈɡʌl.ət/

UK /ˈɡʌl.ət/

the esophagus; the tube that food passes through from the mouth to the stomach

Example:

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The bird swallowed the fish whole, and it slid down its gullet.

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He felt the burning sensation all the way down his gullet after drinking the strong liquor.

Synonym:

esophagus throat pharynx