gullet
Translation
gullet, esophagus
Examples
The food went down his gullet.
The food went down his gullet.
He felt a lump in his gullet.
He felt a lump in his gullet.
Grammar Patterns
((one's)) gullet the tube that food goes down in the throat The food went down his gullet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: esophagus, throat, pharynx
Etymology
From Old French 'goulet', diminutive of 'goule' meaning 'throat', from Latin 'gula' meaning 'throat'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gully' or channel that food goes down – your gullet.