stomachache

noun

stom·​ach·​ache ˈstə-mək-ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
-mik-
: pain in or in the region of the stomach

Examples of stomachache in a Sentence

Eating too much food will give you a stomachache. Side effects include gas, bloating, and stomachache.
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Symptoms can vary from person to person, but common ones are hard or lumpy stool, stomachache and nausea. Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025 Soon, Disley learned that Chewy was in the nurse's office frequently — sometimes three times a day — due to headaches and stomachaches. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Physical symptoms can include headaches, stomachaches, and muscle tension. Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025 Most people get high fever, nausea, diarrhea, stomachaches and muscle stiffness. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stomachache

Word History

First Known Use

1744, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stomachache was in 1744

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“Stomachache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stomachache. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

stomachache

noun
stom·​ach·​ache ˈstəm-ək-ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
-ik-
: pain in or near the stomach

Medical Definition

stomachache

noun
stom·​ach·​ache -ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
: pain in or in the region of the stomach

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