tummy

noun

tum·​my ˈtə-mē How to pronounce tummy (audio)
plural tummies
Synonyms of tummynext
: stomach sense 1b

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Examples of tummy in a Sentence

His mother rubbed his tummy until he fell asleep.
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The skin on my tummy was covered in stretch marks. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 2026 My tummy wouldn’t be able to handle it. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 This is the perfect, tummy padding meal to end your weekender in Palm Springs and hit the road back home. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 These stretchy jeans are designed to hug curves and provide moderate tummy control without being restrictive. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tummy

Word History

Etymology

baby-talk alteration of stomach

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tummy was in 1867

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“Tummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tummy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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