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

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

For example, the sale section is currently overflowing with functional basics like this pair of flare jeans that subtly shapes your tummy. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Behind the bar, the object of her fascination stood in a pair of duck boots, maroon swim trunks, and yesterday’s Fair Isle pullover taut against his tummy. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Our favorites include a swishy little black dress on Amazon, which features subtle, tummy-controlling draping through the waist (and comes in many other colors). — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 July 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