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stomachache

noun
stom·​ach·​ache | \ ˈstə-mək-ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio) , -mik-\

Definition of stomachache

: pain in or in the region of the stomach

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Synonyms for stomachache

Synonyms

bellyache, collywobbles

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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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In Newport Beach, the jury deliberated intensely for four days, with members shouting, slamming things, and breaking into tears while suffering headaches, stomachaches, and losing sleep, Burbage told reporters. Amy Taxin, BostonGlobe.com, "California man convicted of torture of pot dispensary owner," 16 Aug. 2019 In Newport Beach, the jury deliberated intensely for four days, with members shouting, slamming things and breaking into tears while suffering headaches, stomachaches and losing sleep, Burbage told reporters. San Diego Union-Tribune, "California man convicted of torture of pot dispensary owner," 16 Aug. 2019 Your child may complain of a headache or stomachache. Tamekia Reece, Good Housekeeping, "How to Spot and Treat Anxiety in Kids, According to Child Psychologists," 7 Aug. 2019 Typical signs of e-cigarette use include headaches, stomachaches, changes in behavior, lack of concentration, and irritability. Victoria Albert, CBS News, "FDA launches TV ads featuring magician to fight teen vaping," 23 July 2019 Exposure to water contaminated by the bacteria can cause stomachaches, diarrhea and ear, eye and skin infections, the DEC said. Madeline Mcgee, Anchorage Daily News, "Potentially dangerous bacteria levels found at Kenai North Beach," 8 June 2019 The vertigo continued for about 24 hours, but more symptoms followed, including frequent headaches, stomachaches, leg pains and dizziness. Heather Finn, Good Housekeeping, "Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms Are Extremely Similar to "Normal" Teen Behaviors," 17 Aug. 2016 And will there be sunburns and stomachaches and forgotten baseball gloves and sibling spats and rain delays and traffic jams and other reminders that life is messy and imperfect even during the summer? Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, "It's my summer of 'yes, and.' (Yes, it's July. And I'm panicking.)," 2 July 2018 Elene had come from her home in the former Soviet republic of Georgia to visit her mother in New York around Christmas and fallen suddenly ill, with a high fever and stomachaches and mysterious bruises and infections. Andy Newman, New York Times, "Live, From the Children’s Ward," 29 June 2018

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First Known Use of stomachache

1744, in the meaning defined above

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stomachache

noun

English Language Learners Definition of stomachache

: pain in or near your stomach

stomachache

noun
stom·​ach·​ache | \ -ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio) \

Medical Definition of stomachache

: pain in or in the region of the stomach

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