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UK/["/ˈstʌmək/"]/US/["/ˈstʌmək/"]/

Meaning of Stomach

In simple words: The part of the body where food goes after you eat.

Stomach in a sentence

  • I felt a sharp pain in my stomach after eating too much.
  • She rubbed her stomach gently to ease the discomfort.
  • After a long jog, he was very hungry and his stomach growled.
  • He wants to have a flat stomach for the summer.
  • Dogs help ease the tension in your stomach when you're feeling anxious.
  • She has a stomach for spicy food, unlike most of her friends.
  • The doctor diagnosed her with a stomach virus.
  • He couldn't believe how much he had eaten; it felt like his stomach was going to burst.

How to use Stomach

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate in medical discussions, casual conversation, and cooking. Less appropriate in very technical or scientific language where more specific terms are used.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'stomach' as 'stomach ache' when you don't feel good after eating.

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Collocations with Stomach

  • empty
  • full
  • dodgy
  • turn
  • settle
  • settle in
  • churn
  • heave
  • lurch
  • ache
  • ailment
  • bug
  • in the/​your stomach
  • the contents of your stomach
  • feel sick to your stomach
  • something makes you sick to your stomach

Synonyms for Stomach

Opposites of Stomach

Common mistakes with Stomach

  • Confused with 'tummy' - 'tummy' is more informal.
  • Using 'stomach' when referring to the digestive system as a whole.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'stomack'.

Compare Stomach with Belly, Gut

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Frequently asked questions about Stomach

What does Stomach mean?

The part of the body where food goes after you eat.

What is the definition of Stomach?

the organ inside the body where food goes when you eat it

How do you use Stomach in a sentence?

I felt a sharp pain in my stomach after eating too much.

Can you give another example of Stomach?

She rubbed her stomach gently to ease the discomfort.

What are synonyms for Stomach?

Common alternatives include belly, abdomen, tum, paunch, gut.

What is the opposite of Stomach?

Opposite meanings include appetite, desire.

What words go with Stomach?

It commonly pairs with empty, full, dodgy, turn, settle, settle in, churn, heave, lurch, ache, ailment, bug, in the/​your stomach, the contents of your stomach, feel sick to your stomach, something makes you sick to your stomach.

What are common mistakes when using Stomach?

Confused with 'tummy' - 'tummy' is more informal. Using 'stomach' when referring to the digestive system as a whole. Mispronouncing it as 'stomack'.

How do you pronounce Stomach?

US: /["/ˈstʌmək/"]/, UK: /["/ˈstʌmək/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stomach?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate in medical discussions, casual conversation, and cooking. Less appropriate in very technical or scientific language where more specific terms are used.

What CEFR level is Stomach?

"Stomach" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.