stomachache

noun

stom·​ach·​ache ˈstə-mək-ˌāk 

-mik-

: pain in or in the region of the stomach

Synonyms of stomachache

• cramps

Examples of stomachache in a Sentence

Eating too much food will give you a stomachache.

Side effects include gas, bloating, and stomachache.

Recent Examples on the Web

That does not mean every headache, stomachache or sore joint after breast cancer is evidence of recurrence. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026

Mayo Clinic says deep breathing can become part of a bedtime routine, can help ease frequent headaches or stomachaches and can smooth transitions to new places or events. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

Mayo Clinic says deep breathing can be part of a bedtime routine, ease frequent headaches or stomachaches, help with transitions, and even work as a tool during a time out. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Justin began complaining of a stomachache the night of July 3, his mother Terese Peden told the outlet. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1744, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stomachache

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

stomachache

noun

stom·​ach·​ache ˈstəm-ək-ˌāk 

-ik-

: pain in or near the stomach

Medical Definition

stomachache

noun

stom·​ach·​ache -ˌāk 

: pain in or in the region of the stomach