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- DictionaryGulf/ɡəlf/
noun
- 1. a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.
- 2. a deep ravine, chasm, or abyss.
Definition of gulf noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
gulf definition: 1. a large area of sea that has land almost all the way around it: 2. an important difference…. Learn more.
Apr 8, 2024 · Noun [ edit] gulf (plural gulfs) A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin . ( obsolete) That which swallows; the gullet . That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy . ( geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea. the Gulf of Mexico the Persian Gulf.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Geography, Geology gulf /ɡʌlf/ noun [ countable] 1 a large area of sea partly enclosed by land the Gulf of Mexico 2 a great difference and lack of understanding between two groups of people, especially in their beliefs, opinions, and way of life SYN gap gulf between the huge gul...
a portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land. a deep hollow; chasm or abyss. any wide separation, as in position, status, or education. something that engulfs or swallows up. v.t. to swallow up; engulf. Late Greek kólphos, Greek kólpos bosom, lap, bay. Italian golfo. Old French golfe. Middle English go ( u) lf 1300–50. gulf′like′, adj.
noun, transitive verb. features: Word Combinations ( noun ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. ocean. The meaning of gulf. Definition of gulf. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
A gulf is a large inlet of the sea that is surrounded by land on three sides. It is typically smaller than an ocean and larger than a bay. Gulfs are often formed by the movement of tectonic plates, which can create depressions in the Earth’s crust that fill with water.
