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Definition of engorge

engorge

/ɪnˈɡɔːrdʒ/
en · gorge
Adjective:engorged
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Past Simple:engorged
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Past Participle:engorged
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Present Participle:engorging
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1

To cause to swell or become distended with fluid, especially blood or another bodily fluid.

Example

"A localized infection can quickly engorge the surrounding tissues with blood and fluid."

2

To eat greedily or stuff to excess with food.

Example

"After fasting all day, the guests began to engorge themselves at the banquet table."

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• Nearby Words

englishman
englishness
englishwoman
engorge
engorgement
engrave
engraver

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French 'engorgier' (to cram, stuff the throat), formed from 'en-' (in, into) and 'gorge' (throat), ultimately from Late Latin 'gurga' (whirlpool, throat).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Engorge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/engorge
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