Pronunciation: /ˈstʌmək/

Definitions of stomach

noun an organ in the body that digests food

Example Sentences

A1 My stomach is growling because I am hungry.

A2 She felt a pain in her stomach after eating too much.

B1 The doctor recommended avoiding spicy food to help with her stomach issues.

B2 He was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer and had to change his diet.

C1 The athlete's strong stomach allowed him to eat a large meal before the competition.

C2 Her stomach churned with anxiety before the important presentation.

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 I stomach spicy food very well.

A2 She couldn't stomach the sight of blood.

B1 He has to stomach his fear of heights in order to go on the roller coaster.

B2 I can stomach a little bit of uncertainty, but not too much.

C1 The politician had to stomach criticism from the media during the election campaign.

C2 She couldn't stomach the injustice and decided to take action.

adjective none

Example Sentences

A1 I have a stomach ache.

A2 She felt a stomach rumble during the meeting.

B1 He ordered a stomach-friendly meal at the restaurant.

B2 The doctor prescribed medication for his stomach ulcer.

C1 Her stomach growled loudly in the silent room.

C2 The athlete's stomach muscles were well-defined from years of training.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 I have a stomach ache.

A2 She ate too much and now her stomach hurts.

B1 He quickly grabbed his stomach as he felt a sharp pain.

B2 Despite feeling queasy, she managed to keep food down in her stomach.

C1 The spicy food didn't sit well in his stomach, causing discomfort.

C2 The athlete pushed through the pain in her stomach to finish the race.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 My stomach is growling because I am hungry.

A2 I have a stomach ache after eating too much junk food.

B1 His stomach rumbled loudly during the quiet meeting.

B2 She felt a sharp pain in her stomach after the intense workout.

C1 The doctor recommended a special diet to help with his stomach issues.

C2 Despite the stomach flu, she managed to complete the marathon.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 I have a pain in my stomach.

A2 She felt butterflies in her stomach before the performance.

B1 He couldn't eat anything as his stomach was upset.

B2 The spicy food didn't sit well with her stomach.

C1 The medication helped settle his upset stomach.

C2 The surgeon carefully operated on the patient's stomach.

conjunction none

Example Sentences

A1 I have a stomach ache.

A2 She ate too much and now her stomach hurts.

B1 He couldn't finish his meal because his stomach was full.

B2 Despite feeling queasy, she managed to settle her stomach.

C1 His stomach rumbled with hunger as he waited for dinner.

C2 The spicy food upset her stomach, causing discomfort for hours.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Ouch! My stomach hurts after eating too much ice cream.

A2 Stomach growling, I realized I hadn't eaten anything all day.

B1 Stomach, why do you always act up when I'm nervous?

B2 Stomach, please stop rumbling during this important meeting.

C1 My stomach churned with anxiety as I waited for the results.

C2 Despite my stomach's protests, I knew I had to eat something to keep my energy up.

article none

Example Sentences

A1 My stomach is growling because I am hungry.

A2 She rubbed her stomach after eating a big meal.

B1 The doctor examined his stomach to check for any issues.

B2 The medication helped soothe her upset stomach.

C1 He felt a sharp pain in his stomach and went to the emergency room.

C2 The surgeon performed a complex operation on his stomach to remove a blockage.

Examples of stomach in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined my stomach to check for any abnormalities.

informal I've been having some stomach pains lately, I think I should see a doctor.

slang I ate way too much pizza and now my stomach is killing me.

figurative The news of her promotion made my stomach flutter with excitement.

Grammatical Forms of stomach

past tense

stomached

plural

stomachs

comparative

more stomach

superlative

most stomach

present tense

stomach

future tense

will stomach

perfect tense

have stomached

continuous tense

is stomaching

singular

stomach

positive degree

stomach

infinitive

to stomach

gerund

stomaching

participle

stomached

Origin and Evolution of stomach

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'stomach' originated from the Latin word 'stomachus' which came from the Greek word 'stomakhos' meaning 'gullet' or 'throat'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stomach' evolved to refer to the organ in the body where food is digested, as well as to describe the feeling of hunger or fullness.