gulf

gulf · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.

  2. 2.

    A deep ravine, chasm, or abyss.

  3. 3.

    A large difference or divide between two people, groups, or viewpoints.

Forms

plural: gulfs

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Gulf Stream — A warm ocean current flowing from the Gulf of Mexico
  • •
    bridge the gulf — To reduce a significant difference or division
  • •
    yawning gulf — A very large gap or difference

Related words

Antonyms: bridge, connection
See also: bay, divide, ocean
Synonyms: bay, chasm, divide, inlet

Etymology

From Old French golfe, from Italian golfo, from Late Latin colphus, from Greek kolpos ("bosom, bay, gulf").