1. a large bay; a portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land
Usage: geography
2. a wide gap or difference between people, groups, or things
Usage: figurative
3. a deep chasm or abyss

Examples

• The Gulf of Mexico is known for its warm waters.
• Ships sailed across the Persian Gulf carrying oil.
• There’s a wide gulf between rich and poor in that country.
• The political gulf between the parties seems impossible to bridge.
• A deep gulf opened in the earth after the earthquake.
• The cultural gulf between generations can be challenging to overcome.