Gullet

usgb/ˈɡʌlɪt/
noun

The passage from the mouth to the stomach, also known as the throat or esophagus.

The bird swallowed the fish whole, sliding down its gullet.
Visual representation of "gullet" - The passage from the mouth to the stomach, also known as the throat or esophagus.

Often appears as...

  • down the gullet
  • food in gullet
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Bodily Function

Refers to eating or swallowing process; often used to emphasize the act of consuming food or drink.

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She tossed the grapes into her gullet with relish.
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Animal Feeding

Commonly used to describe the eating habits of animals, particularly when swallowing food whole.

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The snake expanded its gullet to swallow the rodent.
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Idiomatic Expression

Part of expressions like 'force down one's gullet' to mean eating something unwillingly.

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He had to force the medicine down his gullet.
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