Synonyms for

Gulf

Verb / gʌlf / Another word for gulf — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

disconnection disconnect bay inlet cove sound fjord estuary harbor lagoon arm channel basin fiord roadstead road anchorage port dock marina

Synonyms by register

Formal

chasm abyss divide discrepancy

Informal

gap split rift

Literary

breach fissure

Antonyms

connection link bridge union joining conjunction

Common collocations

  • wide gulf
  • deep gulf
  • bridging the gulf
  • gulf between
  • economic gulf
  • understand the gulf
  • narrow the gulf

Word family

noun gulf

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a large geographical inlet of the sea, but also commonly used metaphorically to denote a wide difference or division between people, ideas, or things.

Example sentences

  1. The gulf was surrounded by cliffs.
  2. We went fishing in the gulf.
  3. The gulf was calm and peaceful.
  4. The gulf was filled with seaweed and fish.
  5. The oil spill polluted the gulf.

Quotes

  • The Gulf of Mexico is a very beautiful place, except for the oil spills. - Carl Hiaasen
  • I love the Gulf of Mexico. - Mary Kay Andrews
  • The Gulf War is responsible for the huge and horrifying rise in Islamic terrorism. - Noam Chomsky

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