tummies

plural of tummy
as in stomachs
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis tickled the toddler's tummy

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Recent Examples of tummies This double-sided, stand-up playset encourages little ones to meet that goal while staying on their tummies. Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • Our stomachs and intestines are home to trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms, with certain types being commonly found throughout the human gut.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Eyes need to absorb light to see, and stomachs contain food, which may either be opaque or glowing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And the cheese pizza was appreciated by all — with hefty slices that quickly filled empty bellies, leaving everyone happy.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
  • For two years, the 33-year-old sewing operator didn’t have enough money to fill her family’s bellies and fend off the debt collectors at the same time.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Tummies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tummies. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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