regurgitation

noun

re·​gur·​gi·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌgər-jə-ˈtā-shən 

: an act of regurgitating: such as

a

: the casting up of incompletely digested food (as by some birds in feeding their young)

b

: the backward flow of blood through a defective heart valve

Examples of regurgitation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But instead of a regurgitation, this remake feels right — as if the story has truly come into its own. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 June 2025

Not the regurgitation of answers, but the thoughtful application of questions. —Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025

Some research suggests that probiotics, especially strains like Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium, may help reduce symptoms of acid reflux and GERD, such as heartburn and regurgitation. —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025

But there’s maybe 45 minutes in the middle of the documentary that’s just bland regurgitation. —Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for regurgitation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

regurgitation

noun

re·​gur·​gi·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌgər-jə-ˈtā-shən 

: an act of regurgitating

especially : the backward flow of blood through a defective heart valve see aortic regurgitation