esophagus
1 synonym for esophagus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The tube that carries food and drink from the throat down to the stomach.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use esophagus
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lining of the esophagus
lower esophagus
esophagus and stomach
It is a medical and scientific term used in both clinical and everyday health contexts.
Etymology
Esophagus is simply the American spelling of oesophagus; no separate word history applies to it beyond that spelling difference within English.
Full origin of esophagus →Frequently asked questions
What does esophagus mean?
It is the tube in the body that carries food and drink from the throat to the stomach.
Is esophagus the same as oesophagus?
Yes, esophagus is simply the American spelling of oesophagus; they refer to the same body part.
Why do British and American English spell it differently?
American English tends to drop the extra 'o' at the start of words like this, giving esophagus where British English keeps oesophagus.
