gullet

noun

Definition of gulletnext
as in mouth
the tube that leads from the mouth through the throat to the stomach food traveling down the gullet

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Recent Examples of gullet Cut away lungs, reaching up into the neck as far as possible to sever gullet and windpipe. — Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025 That public has continually widened its gullet and gulped. — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 There will undoubtedly be a sense of confusion about what Harry and Meghan are there for … this trip may stick in the gullet of the palace. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2026 In one example, an individual bird was decapitated and had a corncob placed in its gullet. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for gullet
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  1. mouth
  2. maw
  3. jaws
Noun
  • Benjamin Willis, a Lorain, Ohio, teenager and huge Marvel movie fan, opened his mouth in awe.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Losing to a rival is bad enough, but how the defeat unfolded is sure to leave a bitter taste in the mouth of one of the greatest strikers ever.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
Definition of mouth
Noun
  • Who shall enter the cavernous maw of our fair stadium next?
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
  • Their lips, jaws, and the interior of their maws are—in terms of rigidity—akin to a ceramic dinner plate.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Definition of maw
Noun
  • In an interview with Mental Floss, competitive eater Yasir Salem discusses how speed eaters will chew gum to strengthen their jaws to avoid fatigue during competitions.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The front treble hook was embedded in the pike’s jaws but was no longer attached to the body of the plug.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of jaws

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“Gullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gullet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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