vomit
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.
Examples
3 of 5The mother cleaned the vomit off the baby's bib.
The mother cleaned the vomit off the baby's bib.
The medical staff noted that the patient's vomit contained traces of blood.
The medical staff noted that the patient's vomit contained traces of blood.
Watch out, there is some gross vomit on the sidewalk!
Watch out, there is some gross vomit on the sidewalk!
Word Family
Memory Tip
The letter 'V' in 'vomit' looks like a person leaning over to be sick.
Quick Quiz
The janitor had to clean up the ___ in the hallway after the student felt sick.
Correct!
The correct answer is: vomit
Examples
The mother cleaned the vomit off the baby's bib.
everydayThe mother cleaned the vomit off the baby's bib.
The medical staff noted that the patient's vomit contained traces of blood.
formalThe medical staff noted that the patient's vomit contained traces of blood.
Watch out, there is some gross vomit on the sidewalk!
informalWatch out, there is some gross vomit on the sidewalk!
Chemical analysis of the vomit can help identify the ingested toxin.
academicChemical analysis of the vomit can help identify the ingested toxin.
Our cleaning protocol requires specialized equipment for removing vomit from office carpets.
businessOur cleaning protocol requires specialized equipment for removing vomit from office carpets.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
smell like vomit
smell like vomit
a pool of vomit
a pool of vomit
choke on vomit
choke on vomit
Often Confused With
Nausea is the unpleasant feeling in your stomach that makes you want to be sick, while vomit is the actual physical substance.
Usage Notes
Vomit is a neutral, slightly clinical word. In social situations, people often use more polite or indirect terms like 'being sick'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the word 'vomit' when they mean 'nauseous' (the feeling). Remember that vomit is the result, not the feeling.
Memory Tip
The letter 'V' in 'vomit' looks like a person leaning over to be sick.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'vomere', which means to spew out or discharge.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, it is considered very impolite to talk about vomit while eating or in formal social settings.
Quick Quiz
The janitor had to clean up the ___ in the hallway after the student felt sick.
Correct!
The correct answer is: vomit
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