English Word · Beginner
gunkhole
A small cove, especially a small fishing community
Pronunciation: say gunkhole
Meaning
A shallow, narrow, or secluded body of water, often used by small boats for shelter or anchorage.
Example
We spent the afternoon exploring a quiet gunkhole along the coastline.
We spent the afternoon exploring a quiet gunkhole along the coastline.
Practice tips
- Practice gunkhole 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 beginner-level learners.