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noun (1)

ˈjil How to pronounce gill (audio)
Definition of gillnext
as in woman
a female romantic companion every Jack must have his Gill

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noun (2)

ˈgil How to pronounce gill (audio)
British
1
as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage a narrow gill in the Cumbrian Mountains of the Lake District

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as in brook
a natural body of running water smaller than a river a narrow but surprisingly deep gill runs the length of the rocky gorge

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Recent Examples of gill
Noun
Watch their behavior over the first few days, looking for rapid gill movement, erratic swimming, or staying near the surface. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026 These had a head dominated by large eyes and a partially ossified jaw—but again, no external gills. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026 Tiny mineral deposits preserved within the gills appear to have acted as calcium stores, helping developing larvae build their shells — a process similar to what scientists observe in living freshwater mussels today. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The common white-button mushroom—the sort found on grocery shelves—comes in eighteen mating types, the fairy inkcap mushroom a hundred and forty-three, and the split-gill mushroom an astonishing twenty-three thousand three hundred and twenty-eight. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gill
  1. woman
  2. canyon
  3. brook
  4. girlfriend
  5. ravine
  6. creek
  7. girl
  8. gorge
Noun
  • Suffice it to say the mystery bullets that landed in Rate Field’s bleachers in 2023 and wounded two women definitely aren’t relevant to this feel-good story but are worth mentioning to remind us how much the Sox narrative has changed.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The actual point of the scene, however, is for both women to talk about their relationships.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of woman
Noun
  • And this week, our story about the dwindling water levels in Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir, shows breathtaking expanses of dry canyon plunging to a shrinking, narrow ribbon of teal green.
    — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The kitchen, for example, had overhead cabinets that blocked the views of the cliffs and canyons of Topanga State Park, which stretches just beyond the living room and deck.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of canyon
Noun
  • Was hearing Roland Hayes and, in time, other inspiring artists sing Schubert, Brahms, and Schumann songs like being beckoned by a musical brook to trust her instincts and follow its unlikely path?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of brook
Noun
  • Jones was often jealous, distrustful, possessive and controlling of his girlfriend, according to the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The show follows the wives, girlfriends and partners of prisoners, with Glen playing a career criminal whose lavish lifestyle is running out, along with his money.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of girlfriend
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  • The National Park and World Biosphere Reserve affords nearly 10 miles to hike amid towering ravine walls, flowing streams, and dense forests.
    — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ravine
Noun
  • Her body was found by a fisherman trolling beneath a bridge on the bank of a creek in Montague County, which is about 70 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth, police told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
    — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In winter, several migratory duck species spend the season on its clear-flowing creeks and ponds, including beaver ponds.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of creek
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  • To help recruit a younger demographic, Clarins has teamed with Pop Mart to create product packaging featuring an illustrated girl character, named Molly in Paris.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Excellent, from the thorough and intuitive spa therapists, to the engaging and sweet girls who run the kids’ club, the generous ice-cream scoopers at the Haagen-Dazs counter, and the nothing-is-too-much-trouble front desk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of girl
Noun
  • Most Popular Teide National Park, Tenerife Sprawled across the middle of this Canary island, Teide National Park is a jaw-dropping land of soaring heights and deep gorges, each as breathtaking as the next.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Everybody else walked out of the gorge under their own power, following a rope line that had been set up by Ouray Mountain Rescue.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of gorge

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