A1 noun Neutral #4,664 most common

stomach

/ˈstʌmək/

The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.

Examples

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1

I ate too much pizza and now my stomach hurts.

My belly feels painful because I consumed a lot of pizza.

2

The patient is experiencing mild discomfort in the lower stomach region.

The person being treated has a slight pain in the bottom part of their abdomen.

3

My stomach is growling so loudly everyone can hear it!

My belly is making noises because I am very hungry.

Word Family

Noun
stomach
Verb
stomach
Adjective
stomachic
Related
stomach-ache
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Memory Tip

The word 'stomach' ends with 'ach', which sounds like 'ache'. Think: 'Too much cake gives me a stomach ache.'

Quick Quiz

You should not take this medicine on an empty ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: stomach

Examples

1

I ate too much pizza and now my stomach hurts.

everyday

My belly feels painful because I consumed a lot of pizza.

2

The patient is experiencing mild discomfort in the lower stomach region.

formal

The person being treated has a slight pain in the bottom part of their abdomen.

3

My stomach is growling so loudly everyone can hear it!

informal

My belly is making noises because I am very hungry.

4

The stomach uses enzymes and acids to digest proteins effectively.

academic

This specific organ uses chemicals to process the food we eat.

5

He could not stomach the idea of losing the contract to a competitor.

business

He found it impossible to accept the thought of losing the business deal.

Word Family

Noun
stomach
Verb
stomach
Adjective
stomachic
Related
stomach-ache

Common Collocations

stomach ache a pain in your stomach
empty stomach having no food in the body
full stomach feeling satisfied after a meal
stomach cramps sharp pains in the abdominal muscles
sensitive stomach getting sick easily from certain foods

Common Phrases

on an empty stomach

without having eaten any food first

butterflies in one's stomach

feeling very nervous or excited

to have a strong stomach

to be able to see or do unpleasant things without feeling sick

Often Confused With

stomach vs abdomen

'Stomach' is the specific organ or general area, while 'abdomen' is the technical medical term for the whole area between the chest and pelvis.

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Usage Notes

Use 'stomach' for general and medical situations, but use 'tummy' when speaking to children to sound more gentle.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'I have a stomach' to mean they have a pain; you must say 'I have a stomach ache' or 'My stomach hurts'.

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Memory Tip

The word 'stomach' ends with 'ach', which sounds like 'ache'. Think: 'Too much cake gives me a stomach ache.'

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek word 'stomakhos', which originally meant 'throat' or 'mouth'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one stomach, two stomachs Commonly used with possessive adjectives: my stomach, her stomach
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Cultural Context

In Western culture, 'butterflies in your stomach' is a very common way to describe the feeling of being nervous before a date or a performance.

Quick Quiz

You should not take this medicine on an empty ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: stomach

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neck

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The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

chest

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The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

knee

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The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

heart

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The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.

cough

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A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.

stomachache

A1

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

dizzy

A1

Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.

nausea

A1

Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

vomit

A1

Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.

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