SWALLOW
/ˈswɒləʊ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SWALLOW
A deep chasm or abyss in the earth.
The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.
"He took the aspirin with a single swallow of water."
Any of various carbohydrate-based dishes that are swallowed without much chewing.
To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.
To take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb.
To take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion.
"My throat was so sore that I was unable to swallow."
A small, migratory bird of the Hirundinidae family with long, pointed, moon-shaped wings and a forked tail which feeds on the wing by catching insects.
The aperture in a block through which the rope reeves.
Examples of SWALLOW in a Sentence
- "He took the aspirin with a single swallow of water."
- "My throat was so sore that I was unable to swallow."
Word Details
Is SWALLOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SWALLOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SWALLOW earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SWALLOW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | w | a | l | l | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SWALLOW
58 words from the letters in SWALLOW
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How to Use SWALLOW in Word Games
SWALLOW is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SWALLOW uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SWALLOW to find 58 additional valid words.