heartburn

heart·burn

noun \-ˌbərn\

Definition of HEARTBURN

: a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum due especially to spasmodic reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus

Examples of HEARTBURN

1. I like spicy food, but it gives me heartburn.

First Known Use of HEARTBURN

1597

Rhymes with HEARTBURN

adjourn, astern, attorn, casern, concern, discern, downturn, epergne, eterne, extern, Hepburn, intern, in turn, inurn, kick turn, lucerne, Lucerne, nocturn, nocturne, outturn, return, sauternes, secern, sojourn, star turn, stem turn, step turn, sunburn, unlearn, upturn, U-turn, windburn

heart·burn

noun \-ˌbərn\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of HEARTBURN

: a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum usually related to spasm of the lower end of the esophagus or of the upper part of the stomach often in association with gastroesophageal reflux—called also cardialgia, pyrosis; compare water brash