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

The majority of workers, 84%, say that on an empty stomach, their performance takes a hit. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Coconut itself has been known to be full of nutrients, so naturally, some people swear that taking a teaspoon of coconut oil in the morning on an empty stomach can have profound effects on energy and more. — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Eating fruit as part of a meal rather than on an empty stomach often results in a gentler rise in blood sugar. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026

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