Vocabulary Entry

gape

|verb • noun

verb

To open the mouth wide, often in surprise or wonder.

Example Sentences

"She gaped at the spectacular sunset startling her."

"He gaped in disbelief when he heard the news."

"The audience gaped as the magician performed his trick."

noun

Example Sentences

"There was a gape in the fence that let us see the field."

"She had a gape of amazement on her face during the performance."

"His jaw dropped in a gape when he saw the unexpected gift."