Synonyms of abdomen

abdomen

noun

ˈab-də-mən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stomach
• belly
• waist
• tummy
• gut
• middle
• solar plexus
• breadbasket
• thorax
• midriff
• paunch
• potbelly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abdomen

Other theories suggest that certain cells within the abdomen may transform into endometrial-like tissue, while some evidence points to stem cells or developmental changes that occur before birth. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Laparoscopies are a type of surgery used to diagnose and treat the condition and involve inserting a telescope through an incision in the abdomen, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Aji, first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024 after feeling some unexpected pain in his abdomen, is among a growing group of patients who have experienced the power of this new medication. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

During the struggle, police said Wrightsell pulled out a handgun and fired, striking one officer in the abdomen. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026