heartburn
1 synonym for heartburn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid rising into the throat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use heartburn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
suffer from heartburn
cause heartburn
chronic heartburn
Etymology
From Middle English words for "heart" and "burn" — the sensation sits near where the heart is, even though it's actually caused by stomach acid.
Full origin of heartburn →Frequently asked questions
What does “heartburn” mean?
The word “heartburn” means a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid rising into the throat. In plain terms, a burning feeling in the chest after eating, or (informally) irritation and stress.
How do you pronounce “heartburn”?
“Heartburn” is pronounced HAHT-burn (/ˈhɑɹtˌbɝn/ in IPA).
How do you use “heartburn” in a sentence?
Here is “heartburn” used in a sentence: “Spicy food always gives him terrible heartburn.”
What part of speech is “heartburn”?
“Heartburn” is a noun.
Where does the word “heartburn” come from?
The word “heartburn” comes from Middle English. From Middle English words for "heart" and "burn" — the sensation sits near where the heart is, even though it's actually caused by stomach acid.
How many meanings does “heartburn” have?
“Heartburn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid rising into the throat.
