English · Body & Health
stomachache
/ˈstʌm.ək.eɪk/
[/ˈstʌm.ək.eɪk/]
pain in the belly
Beginnernoun
Definition
A pain felt in the stomach or abdomen.
Example
The rich, greasy meal left him with a bad stomachache all evening.
The rich, greasy meal left him with a bad stomachache all evening.
Etymology
A compound of 'stomach' and 'ache'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common everyday complaint, especially after eating.