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noun

ˈgəlf How to pronounce gulf (audio)
Definition of gulfnext
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as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline we dipped our feet in the warm waters of the gulf

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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space the gulf of understanding between the two men was too wide for them to ever get along

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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage the gulf was too wide to cross, so we had to hike down into it and go through it

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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) a wide gulf in the defensive wall meant the city was in grave danger

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as in vortex
water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center the doomed ship was sucked into the gulf and consigned to Davy Jones's locker

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gulf

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verb

as in to flood
to cover with a flood with the administration gulfed by so many real problems, it's absurd for the president to concern himself with this nonissue

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Recent Examples of gulf
Noun
Tens of thousands of migrants from the Horn of Africa travel every year through Djibouti and across the Bab el-Mandeb Strait toward gulf countries in search of safety and economic opportunities, the IOM said in its statement. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Verity dwells almost entirely in the gulf between the front-facing celeb being interviewed by Alex Cooper and the vicious private thoughts of her confession. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Anna Bowden of this Cape Fear bridges that gulf a little. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gulf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulf
  1. bay
  2. abyss
  3. canyon
  4. gap
  5. vortex
  6. flood
  7. estuary
  8. ocean
Noun
  • Its internal weapons bays should accommodate munitions weighing up to 2,000 pounds.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ugreen says this capability adds the option for enterprise-class endurance and sustained write performance in the main storage bay, which would be beneficial for housing active project files, virtual machine storage, or databases.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bay
Noun
  • So much of its short runtime is spent staring into an empty abyss.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2026
  • For one day at least, the Thunder looked into the abyss and found hope in the next generation of players who suddenly will be thrust to the forefront.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of abyss
Noun
  • When the sun goes down, the wind picks up in central New Mexico, whipping through arid canyons with a ghostly howl that for centuries, locals have likened to the wails of the folkloric ghost La Llorona.
    — Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There is a pleasant little trail from the test plot that goes through the canyon.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of canyon
Noun
  • Brands says capitalism surged ahead of democracy in the late 19th century, creating moguls such as Morgan and Carnegie, along with a huge wealth gap.
    — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But 21 years after Oviedo, a staggering gap lies between expectations for the technology and its operational reality.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of gap
Noun
  • Yet exposure to strong magnetic fields creates microscopic disruptions known as vortices.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Before guests enter the vortex, there will be an area featuring familiar, modern-day Halloween fun, including warm and cold beverages served by Carol’s Corner and sweet treats sold by Sugar Fairy Treats.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of vortex
Verb
  • The post was quickly removed after a wave of criticism flooded her comment section.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The era of agentic AI has arrived, but there is uncertainty about what the landscape will look like when virtual storefronts become flooded with AI agents or when a business tries to block them.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of flood
Noun
  • But this region in midwest Ireland, steeped in folklore, where the River Shannon meets the estuary’s tidal waters before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean, is also the unlikely site of bustling production activity.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Evening came on; behind the remains of the summer house, the tide could be heard rushing up the estuary.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of estuary
Noun
  • Many rooms and suites offer terraces and ocean views of the Atlantic, and all come with sitting areas, a writing desk, and an iPad to see the daily schedule, order room service, read the newspaper, or contact the concierge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Overlooking the Pacific Coast Highway and the ocean beyond, the modern four-bedroom, six-bathroom home is lined with walls of glass that make the most of the sweeping water views and slide open to unite the indoor and outdoor spaces.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
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