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

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Recent Examples of tummy The V-neck and stretchy fabric is breezy to keep you cool, while the textured fabric at the tummy is smoothing. Nicol Natale, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 In turn, Jenn is bringing up the fact that Tamra asked her for photos to use as a reference for her tummy tuck. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025 More Photo Courtesy of Common Man for Ukraine Tiny drawings showed the bear with the bomb hidden gently inside the bear's fluffy tummy, ready to kill the child who ignored the warning. Susan Mathison, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 So, what goes down when that tummy starts to rumble? Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tummy
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Noun
  • The protective father also held his hands back, guarding his son while placing the back of his head on Jack’s stomach.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Aita suffered stab wounds to the abdomen, back, face and neck and collapsed in a stairwell; his girlfriend underwent surgery and is being held under guard at the hospital.
    Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The victim reported being hit in the abdomen by gunfire and was taken to an area hospital for treatment, Barclay said.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That roster includes dishes like foie gras truffle with charred onion jam and a house croissant; a wild boar belly and antelope with pistachio, fermented harissa, and yogurt; and an Asian pear sorbet with aloe sabayon and ginger tapioca.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
  • So, to reduce inflammation, learn to relax, improve sleep hygiene, floss your teeth regularly, and reduce belly fat.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Tummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tummy. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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