The process whose specific outcome is the progression of an esophagus over time, from its formation to the mature structure. [ GOC:TermGenie http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000094 https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0-683-40008-8 ]
Synonyms: gullet development oesophagus development esophageal development