vomit

verb vom·it \ ˈvä-mət \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

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Definition of vomit

vomited; vomiting; vomits

intransitive verb

1 : to disgorge the stomach contents

2 : to spew forth : belch, gush

transitive verb

1 : to disgorge (the contents of the stomach) through the mouth

2 : to eject violently or abundantly : spew

3 : to cause to vomit

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vomiter

noun

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Examples of vomit in a Sentence

The dog vomited on the floor.
The patient was vomiting blood.

Recent Examples of vomit from the Web

If ingested, do not induce vomiting, and instead call Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 for free, step-by-step expert recommendations and guidance.

— Philly.com, "Essential oils: Why 'natural' doesn't always mean safe," 22 May 2018
The pill was approved to treat adults for up to two weeks for common withdrawal symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and agitation.

— NBC News, "FDA approves first non-opioid to treat withdrawal symptoms," 17 May 2018
The pill was approved to treat adults for up to two weeks for common withdrawal symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and agitation.

— Fox News, "FDA approves non-opioid drug to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms," 17 May 2018
The pill was approved to treat adults for up to two weeks for common withdrawal symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and agitation.

— CBS News, "Nonopioid drug approved by FDA for opioid withdrawal symptons," 16 May 2018
The symptoms of infection include cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, and, rarely, kidney failure, and death.

— julia belluz, Vox, "How salad became a major source of food poisoning in the US," 26 Apr. 2018
Western Connecticut State University was closed Monday after more than 100 students were sickened from norovirus, a highly contagious virus that affects the digestive tract and causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains.

— matthew ormseth, courant.com, "Western Connecticut State University Closes Monday After Norovirus Sickens 100 Students," 23 Apr. 2018
Around 4 the next morning, Phillips woke with severe stomach pain and began vomiting blood, and his girlfriend began suffering unspecified symptoms, according to court documents and prosecutors.

— robert mccoppin, chicagotribune.com, "Peoria-area man charged with drug-induced homicide in tainted synthetic pot outbreak," 13 Apr. 2018
But pets don't always have symptoms, which for them include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and lethargy.

— zlati meyer, USA TODAY, "4 dog food companies issue recall over salmonella fears," 14 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of vomit

15th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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vomit Synonyms

Synonyms

barf, gag, heave, hurl, puke, retch, spew, spit up, throw up, upchuck;

Related Words

disgorge, regurgitate;

eject, expel;

nauseate;

Phrases

lose one's lunch [slang], toss one's cookies;

vomit

noun

Definition of vomit

1 : an act or instance of disgorging the contents of the stomach through the mouth; also : the disgorged matter

2 : emetic

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Recent Examples of vomit from the Web

In other words, propagating offensive stereotypes and discrimination with a bad case of word vomit is not a symptom written on the back of the box.

— brooke bobb, Vogue, "The Maker of Ambien Claps Back at Roseanne Barr’s Excuse for Her Racist Twitter Rant," 30 May 2018
This poison caused serious bleeding disorders (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in the urine or vomit) that led to over 100 hospitalizations and the need for prolonged treatment.

— wendy stephen, ph.d., miamiherald, "Talk with your teens about the risks of synthetic drugs | Miami Herald," 8 May 2018
The virus is spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids, like vomit, urine, or blood, of someone who is already sick and has symptoms.

— julia belluz, Vox, "The success of the new Ebola vaccine will hinge on trust," 24 May 2018
The dog, named Boppy, died from aspiration pneumonia caused by inhaling vomit, according to a statement from the Quest on Tuesday.

— tegan hanlon, Anchorage Daily News, "Banned from Yukon Quest over dog care concerns, Hugh Neff says he is being unfairly targeted," 27 Apr. 2018
Norovirus spreads quickly and is found in the vomit or feces of those infected with the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "Food at Shedd not reason more than 100 Andrew High students got sick after prom: health officials," 11 May 2018
There's also the upcoming remake of Dario Argento's 1977 film Suspiria, which features a scene so sickening, some viewers who received a sneak peek at Cinema Con fought the strong urge to vomit.

— refinery29.com, "The Most F-ed Up Movie Of The Year Is Ruining Mother's Day," 10 May 2018
Shortly are regaining consciousness, Brittany became violently ill and was later found on the floor of the airplane restroom covered in her own vomit.

— sydney scott, Essence.com, "The Quick Read: Chance The Rapper Issues An Apology Following Shoutout From Trump," 27 Apr. 2018
That the vomit had been there for 24 hours, probably longer.

— amy chozick, Glamour, "I Put Off Having a Baby to Cover Hillary Clinton's Campaign—and I Don't Regret It," 24 Apr. 2018

Origin and Etymology of vomit

Middle English, from Anglo-French vomite, from Latin vomitus, from vomere to vomit; akin to Old Norse vāma seasickness, Greek emein to vomit

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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VOMIT Defined for English Language Learners

vomit

noun

Definition of vomit for English Language Learners

: the food, liquid, etc., that comes out of your body through your mouth when you vomit

vomit

verb

Definition of vomit for English Language Learners

: to have the food, liquid, etc., that is in your stomach come out through your mouth because you are sick

VOMIT Defined for Kids

vomit

noun vom·it \ ˈvä-mət \

Definition of vomit for Students

: material from the stomach brought up suddenly through the mouth

vomit

verb

Definition of vomit for Students

vomited; vomiting

: to bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Medical Dictionary

vomit

noun vom·it \ ˈväm-ət \

medical Definition of vomit

1 : vomiting

2 : stomach contents disgorged through the mouth — called also vomitus

vomit

intransitive verb

medical Definition of vomit

: to disgorge the stomach contents

transitive verb

: to disgorge (the contents of the stomach) through the mouth

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