tummy

noun

tum·​my ˈtə-mē 

plural tummies

: stomach sense 1b

Synonyms of tummy

• stomach
• abdomen
• belly

Examples of tummy in a Sentence

His mother rubbed his tummy until he fell asleep.

Recent Examples on the Web

Digestive Benefits of Sourdough That slow development results in bread with a distinctive tangy flavor and chewy crust, which is gentler on the tummy. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 19 Oct. 2026

Slim your hips and legs and smooth your tummy with shaping leggings, including stretch denim for an elevated look. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

This pull-on style has stretchy fabric as well as a hidden tummy-contouring panel. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents place little ones on their tummy each day while awake and work up to 30 minutes of tummy time a day by seven weeks old. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

baby-talk alteration of stomach

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tummy

• chummy
• crummy
• dummy
• gummy
• mummy
• ramie
• rummy
• yummy

Kids Definition

tummy

noun

tum·​my ˈtəm-ē 

plural tummies

: stomach entry 1 sense 1c