English Word · Advanced
gullwing
One of a pair of doors, as of an aircraft, resembling a gull's wings when open
Pronunciation: say gullwing
Meaning
A type of car door that is hinged at the roof rather than the side, opening upward to resemble a gull's wings.
Example
The luxury sports car featured distinctive gullwing doors that opened upward.
The luxury sports car featured distinctive gullwing doors that opened upward.
Practice tips
- Practice gullwing 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 word is for advanced-level learners.