gulf

noun
UK: /ɡʌlf/
US: /ɡʌlf/

  1. A large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land.

    1. The ship sailed into the gulf, passing many small islands.
    2. The oil spill in the gulf caused extensive damage to marine life and coastal habitats.

  2. A wide space or division that separates people or things.

    1. There is a huge gulf between the rich and the poor.
    2. The gulf between their understanding of the situation made it difficult to reach an agreement.

Synonyms

abyss inlet void chasm bay
gulf verb

  1. To swallow something quickly or in large amounts, especially because you are very hungry or thirsty.

    1. He was so thirsty he could gulf down a whole glass of water.
    2. She quickly gulfed her sandwich, eager to get back to her work before the meeting started.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gulf" in English means: A large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land., A wide space or division that separates people or things..

The phonetic transcription of "gulf" is /ɡʌlf/ in British English and /ɡʌlf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gulf": abyss, inlet, void, chasm, bay.

Example usage of "gulf": "The ship sailed into the gulf, passing many small islands.". More examples on the page.