Heartburn

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrtˌbɜrn/

Definitions of heartburn

noun a burning sensation or pain in the chest, caused by acid reflux from the stomach

Example Sentences

A1 I have heartburn after eating spicy food.

A2 She took some antacids to relieve her heartburn.

B1 Heartburn can be caused by certain foods or stress.

B2 If you experience frequent heartburn, you should see a doctor.

C1 Chronic heartburn can lead to more serious health issues if left untreated.

C2 Managing heartburn through diet and lifestyle changes is important for long-term health.

Examples of heartburn in a Sentence

formal Many people experience heartburn after eating spicy foods.

informal I always get heartburn when I eat too much pizza.

slang I had mad heartburn after that hot sauce challenge.

figurative The stress of the situation caused a lot of heartburn for the team leader.

Grammatical Forms of heartburn

• plural: heartburns
• comparative: more heartburn
• superlative: most heartburn
• present tense: heartburn
• future tense: will heartburn
• perfect tense: have heartburned
• continuous tense: is heartburning
• singular: heartburn
• positive degree: heartburn
• infinitive: to heartburn
• gerund: heartburning
• participle: heartburned

Origin and Evolution of heartburn

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'heartburn' originated from the Old English word 'heorte' meaning heart and 'burna' meaning burning, referring to the burning sensation in the chest area.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a burning sensation in the chest, the term 'heartburn' has evolved to specifically refer to a form of indigestion caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus.