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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These jeans are a flattering favorite in my closet; their stretchy denim blend stays comfy all day long, while accentuating my curves and smoothing over my tummy. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 My tummy wouldn’t be able to handle it. Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 The skin on my tummy was covered in stretch marks. Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 2026 It’s made with a stretchy outer fabric and an inner layer of mesh along the waist and tummy, which smoothes your midsection and hugs your waist. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 May 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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tummy

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

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