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stomachache

noun

stom·​ach·​ache ˈstə-mək-ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
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Synonyms of stomachachenext
: pain in or in the region of the stomach

Synonyms of stomachache

Examples of stomachache in a Sentence

Eating too much food will give you a stomachache. Side effects include gas, bloating, and stomachache.
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Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025 Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache. Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025 Physical complaints: Children may complain of feeling tired, having a headache or stomachache, or generally feeling unwell. Dr. David Schonfeld, Boston Herald, 2 Nov. 2025 Symptoms can vary from person to person, but common ones are hard or lumpy stool, stomachache and nausea. Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stomachache

Word History

First Known Use

1744, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stomachache was in 1744

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“Stomachache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stomachache. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

stomachache

noun
stom·​ach·​ache ˈstəm-ək-ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
-ik-
: pain in or near the stomach

Medical Definition

stomachache

noun
stom·​ach·​ache -ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
: pain in or in the region of the stomach

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