1. the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘esophagus’; anatomy

Examples

• The doctor examined her oesophagus using an endoscope.
• Food travels down the oesophagus to reach the stomach.
• He suffered from acid reflux that damaged his oesophagus.
• The oesophagus is about 25 centimeters long in adults.
• Cancer of the oesophagus can cause difficulty swallowing.
• The muscles of the oesophagus contract to push food downward.