projectile vomiting

noun

projectile vom·​it·​ing -ˈvä-mə-tiŋ 

: vomiting that is sudden and so vigorous that the vomitus is forcefully projected to a distance

Examples of projectile vomiting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, Nicole made her presence felt in other ways as well, including spitting water into Jeremiah's face and projectile vomiting all over the tribe camp. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026

Not even Charlie’s projectile vomiting before a run, nor his subsequent insecure freakout, can dent Lukas’ pleasant enthusiasm. — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

But first, demons and projectile vomiting. — Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025

Viral footage from the event shows Morgan projectile vomiting onto the court floor. — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Meanwhile Devin and Tori land their last bola and have to drink three smoothies before continuing on, and the projectile vomiting commences. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2023

Ill-timed with a raging storm that violently rocks the boat, the dinner causes nearly everyone on board to succumb to seasickness, namely projectile vomiting. — Karen M. Peterson, Variety, 24 Oct. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

projectile vomiting

noun

pro·​jec·​tile vomiting prə-ˈjek-tᵊl-, -ˌtīl- 

: vomiting that is sudden, usually without nausea, and so vigorous that the vomit is forcefully projected to a distance