tummy

noun

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

Examples of tummy in a Sentence

His mother rubbed his tummy until he fell asleep.
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Its plunging neckline draws attention to my boobs, but the material is lightly compressive and smoothing enough to keep them (as well as my tummy) in place. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025 Children should also be discouraged from swinging on their tummies or jumping off. Dr. Julie Gilchrist, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025 The procedures listed include breast augmentations, tummy tucks and yes, facelifts whether that be mini (short scar) facelifts or full facelifts, both of which address signs of aging like sagging skin, loose jowls and creases. Michelle Lee, People.com, 23 May 2025 Born in 2001, Felix now spends most of his days indulging in his favorite activities, begging for food and tummy scratches while lying on his fluffy blankets. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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tummy

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

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