constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən 
1
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry hardened feces
2
Examples of constipation in a Sentence
A side effect of the drug is constipation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Overloading with iron supplements may lead to stomach ulcers, decreased zinc absorption, or constipation.
—
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Taking higher doses, especially on an empty stomach, can lead to gastric discomfort, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, and decreased zinc absorption.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
The most common side effects were gastrointestinal, including nausea, constipation, diarrhea and vomiting, at mild to moderate severity.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
These beneficial bacteria can help maintain a balanced gut microbiome, improve digestion, reduce bloating and constipation, and even alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for constipation
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Taking higher doses, especially on an empty stomach, can lead to gastric discomfort, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, and decreased zinc absorption.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
The most common side effects were gastrointestinal, including nausea, constipation, diarrhea and vomiting, at mild to moderate severity.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
These beneficial bacteria can help maintain a balanced gut microbiome, improve digestion, reduce bloating and constipation, and even alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for constipation
Cite this Entry
“Constipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constipation. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally difficult or infrequent bowel movements
Medical Definition
constipation
noun
con·sti·pa·tion
ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən
: abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share