Gulp (Noun)
Meaning 1
A spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The sudden splash of cold water made him feel a gulp in his throat.
- Listening to the horror story made my heart skip a beat and a gulp form in my throat.
- The fear evident on his face was palpable as he felt a gulp rising in his throat.
- The unsettling revelation was met by an involuntary gulp that echoed through the silent room.
- As she stood up to speak, a nervous gulp caught in her throat.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
- Reflex Action
- Instinctive Reflex
- Physiological Reaction
- Innate Reflex
- Inborn Reflex
- Unconditioned Reflex
- Reflex Response
Related Words
Meaning 2
A large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The thirsty hiker took a huge gulp of water from her canteen.
- He downed the entire glass of juice in one gulp.
- She drank the coffee in a single gulp, wincing at the bitter taste.
- The man took a gulp of air as he broke the surface of the water.
- After finishing the spicy burrito, he followed it with a long gulp of milk.