tummy

noun

tum·​my ˈtə-mē How to pronounce tummy (audio)
plural tummies
Synonyms of tummynext

Examples of tummy in a Sentence

His mother rubbed his tummy until he fell asleep.
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For a delivery robot that needs to drop food at a precise doorstep, being several feet off means unhappy customers complaining their burger is cold—or in their neighbor’s tummy. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026 Feelings of mutual sympathy and understanding will give everyone a warm feeling in their tummy. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026 There’s also a control panel in the front to smooth your tummy. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026 The 2-year-old was looking down at her mom's pregnant tummy. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tummy

Word History

Etymology

baby-talk alteration of stomach

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tummy was in 1867

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“Tummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tummy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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tummy

noun
tum·​my ˈtəm-ē How to pronounce tummy (audio)
plural tummies

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