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gullet Synonyms
Another word for gullet
Choosing another word for gullet depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The passage by which food and drink pass from the mouth and throat to the stomach; the esophagus or throat.
Usage Example
"The pelican swallowed the whole fish straight down its esophagus."
Strongest
esophagus
Strong
throat
pharynx
maw
craw
• noun (Context 2)
A narrow, deep ravine, gorge, or water channel cut through rock or earth.
Usage Example
"Meltwater from the ridge rushed down a steep rocky gully into the valley below."
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gully
Strong
ravine
gorge
defile
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gullet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gullet