Stomachache

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌməkeɪk/

Definitions of stomachache

noun a pain or discomfort in the stomach area

Example Sentences

A1 I have a stomachache after eating too much candy.

A2 She stayed home from school because of a stomachache.

B1 I took some medicine for my stomachache, and now I feel better.

B2 The doctor diagnosed him with a stomachache caused by food poisoning.

C1 Her chronic stomachaches have been a source of concern for her family.

C2 Despite his stomachache, he managed to finish the marathon.

Examples of stomachache in a Sentence

formal She complained of a stomachache after eating the spicy curry.

informal I can't come to the party tonight, I have a stomachache.

slang Ugh, I shouldn't have eaten that, now I've got a killer stomachache.

figurative The news of his betrayal gave her a stomachache, metaphorically speaking.

Grammatical Forms of stomachache

• past tense: had a stomachache
• plural: stomachaches
• comparative: more stomachache
• superlative: most stomachache
• present tense: has a stomachache
• future tense: will have a stomachache
• perfect tense: have had a stomachache
• continuous tense: is having a stomachache
• singular: stomachache
• positive degree: stomachache
• infinitive: to have a stomachache
• gerund: having a stomachache
• participle: stomachaching

Origin and Evolution of stomachache

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'stomachache' originated from the Middle English word 'stomak ache' which was derived from the Old French word 'estomac' meaning stomach and the Middle English word 'ache' meaning pain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stomachache' has retained its original meaning of pain in the stomach, but its usage has expanded to include any discomfort or pain in the abdominal area.