on an empty stomach

phrase

: with nothing in the stomach : after having not eaten for a time

Take this medication on an empty stomach.

Examples of on an empty stomach in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Enzymes need direct contact with food to do anything, so swallowing one on an empty stomach delivers almost no benefit. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Some fitness enthusiasts swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat, while others insist that eating beforehand is essential for maximizing energy and performance. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Even a small, portable breakfast tends to beat sending a child to class on an empty stomach. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Taking pre-workout on an empty stomach makes digestive side effects more likely. — Carley Millhone, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026