Gorge ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gorge ( noun )

1. A narrow valley with steep sides, especially one through which a river runs.
2. The act of eating large amounts of food in one sitting.
3. A feeling of nausea or discomfort caused by eating too much.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french gorge "throat", of germanic origin; related to gurgle and gulp. the word gorge can refer both to a narrow valley with steep sides, and to the act of eating large amounts of food.

Examples:

1. The hikers walked through the gorge.
2. He gorged himself on the cake.
3. After the feast, she felt a gorge in her stomach.
4. The Grand Canyon is a famous gorge.
5. The sight of the waterfall in the gorge was breathtaking.

(As a verb)

Gorge ( verb )

1. A narrow valley with steep sides, especially one through which a river runs.
2. The act of eating large amounts of food in one sitting.
3. A feeling of nausea or discomfort caused by eating too much.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french gorge "throat", of germanic origin; related to gurgle and gulp. the word gorge can refer both to a narrow valley with steep sides, and to the act of eating large amounts of food.

Examples:

1. The hikers walked through the gorge.
2. He gorged himself on the cake.
3. After the feast, she felt a gorge in her stomach.
4. The Grand Canyon is a famous gorge.
5. The sight of the waterfall in the gorge was breathtaking.