Definition of abdomennext
as in stomach
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis showed us a tiny tattoo on her abdomen, right next to her belly button

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Recent Examples of abdomen Gavin said Shakur was also struck in the right thigh, with the bullet traveling into his abdomen and damaging his intestines. Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Fat carried around the abdomen can pose different health concerns than fat stored elsewhere on the body, said Palinski-Wade, who was not involved in the study. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Putting pressure on the abdomen and especially the bladder may make the sensation of needing to go even more uncomfortable. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 It's injected into the abdomen, releasing into the body slowly over time. Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abdomen
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Noun
  • Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, according to the CDC.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • How do your feelings about your stomach affect your daily life?
    Margaret Cirino, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Achord stands behind Smack each time and, before one kick, rubs his belly with his other hand over his head as some sort of signal.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That is, the fixture didn't swivel, didn't pull out, didn't spray and hit Pippin below the belly.
    Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Abdomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdomen. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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