English · Body & Health
headache
/ˈhed.eɪk/
[/ˈhed.eɪk/]
pain in the head
Beginnernoun
Definition
A continuous pain in the head.
Example
Staring at the screen all day gave her a dull headache by the evening.
Staring at the screen all day gave her a dull headache by the evening.
Etymology
A compound of 'head' and 'ache'.
How & Where It’s Used
Also figurative: 'a headache' can mean a difficult problem.