Stomach

/ˈstʌmək/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The organ in the body that digests food.

After the meal, I could feel my stomach starting to digest the food.

The part of the body between the chest and the hips.

He clutched his stomach in pain after eating too much.

A feeling of hunger or the desire to eat.

I have a rumbling stomach; it's time for lunch.

verb

To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.

I can't stomach the thought of eating insects.

To eat or consume (food) in a specified way.

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.

Gut

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

Belly

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