Meaning & Definition of Gorge in English
English⟶
Gorge
/gɔrʤ/
noun
1. A deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
synonym:
- gorge
2. A narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
synonym:
- defile,
- gorge
3. The passage between the pharynx and the stomach
synonym:
- esophagus,
- oesophagus,
- gorge,
- gullet
verb
1. Overeat or eat immodestly
- Make a pig of oneself
- "She stuffed herself at the dinner"
- "The kids binged on ice cream"
synonym:
- gorge,
- ingurgitate,
- overindulge,
- glut,
- englut,
- stuff,
- engorge,
- overgorge,
- overeat,
- gormandize,
- gormandise,
- gourmandize,
- binge,
- pig out,
- satiate,
- scarf out
Examples of using
An old, rickety footbridge is the only way to get to the other side of the gorge.