1. the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach; the esophagus
Usage: anatomical
2. the throat or neck area
Usage: informal

Examples

• The fish bone got stuck in his gullet.
• She could feel the hot soup burning her gullet as she swallowed.
• The doctor examined the patient’s gullet for signs of irritation.
• Food travels down the gullet to reach the stomach.
• He grabbed the thief by the gullet.
• The medicine coated her gullet with a bitter taste.