Meaning & Definition of word "Stomach"

Stomach

/ˈstʌmək/

1. The organ in the body that digests food.
- Example: After the meal, I could feel my stomach starting to digest the food.
2. The part of the body between the chest and the hips.
- Example: He clutched his stomach in pain after eating too much.
3. A feeling of hunger or the desire to eat.
- Example: I have a rumbling stomach; it's time for lunch.

1. To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
- Example: I can't stomach the thought of eating insects.
2. To eat or consume (food) in a specified way.
- Example: He couldn't stomach the spicy food during the challenge.

Late Middle English: from Old French estomac, from Latin stomachus, from Greek stoma 'mouth'.

stomach flu:

A viral infection causing nausea and diarrhea.

stomach growls:

A noise made by the stomach when hungry.

butterflies in my stomach:

A feeling of nervousness or excitement.

digest:

To break down food in the stomach.

gastric:

Relating to the stomach.

nausea:

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

Meaning: Gut

Example Sentence: I've got a feeling in my gut that this isn't right.

Meaning: Belly

Example Sentence: I can't believe how big my belly has gotten during the holidays.