English Expression · Intermediate
food pipe
The esophagus/oesophagus
Pronunciation: say food pipe
Meaning
The esophagus/oesophagus.
Example
The child complained that the medicine felt like it was stuck in his food pipe.
The child complained that the medicine felt like it was stuck in his food pipe.
Practice tips
- Practice food pipe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.