Definition of tummynext
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 These jeans are also aptly named for their super high-rise silhouette that hits right at the ribcage, providing some smoothing and security over the tummy. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026 Spanx’s signature 360-degree panel smooths and supports through the tummy and waist for a flattering fit, and even eliminates waistband folding—ideal for a long-haul flight. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026 Piece together your ingredients and pair it with fresh fruits, sauces and other seasonings for a full plate and happy tummy all week. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026 Melasma and dark spots on your skin—such as around your breasts or along your tummy—typically start to fade after baby is born1. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tummy
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Noun
  • Dressed in a button-down shirt and slacks, with restraints across his stomach, wrists and legs, defendant Stacey Wondra sat between his public defenders Tuesday and listened as witness after witness took the stand at the Payette County Courthouse.
    Alex Brizee March 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Eating too many chia seeds may cause stomach upset, bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The victim was shot once in the chest and once in the abdomen, police said.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Yosmany Hernández in the abdomen and forearm, officials said.
    David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The same nuclear reactors that are in the belly of every nuclear sub in our fleet is the same technology around small modular reactors and micro nuclear reactors.
    March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Just over a sharp ridge that the belly of the plane seemed to graze, the vast expanse of the Beardmore Glacier spread before us.
    Cree LeFavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026

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“Tummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tummy. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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