vomit

36 synonyms and 1 antonym for vomit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

sick

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

puke bait boot ralph vomiting

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

“He felt so seasick that he had to vomit over the side of the boat.”

barf be sick bring up chunder hurl lose one's lunch puke shoot the cat sick spew spew up throw up bait boke boot honk pavement pizza purging ralph sprog throwup throw-up upchuck yak multicolour yawn liquid laugh Technicolor yawn vomitus

Opposites

swallow

2. noun

The matter brought up when someone vomits.

“There was vomit on the pavement outside the bar.”

disgorgement vomiting barf puking vomitive puke nauseant vomitus regurgitation emesis emetic

How to use vomit

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

vomit blood feel like vomiting

"Throw up" and "be sick" are more casual everyday alternatives.

Etymology

From Latin vomitare, "to vomit repeatedly," from vomere, "to be sick."

Full origin of vomit →

Frequently asked questions

What does “vomit” mean?

The word “vomit” means to bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth. In plain terms, being sick, or the mess left afterward.

How do you pronounce “vomit”?

“Vomit” is pronounced VO-miht (/ˈvɑmɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “vomit” in a sentence?

Here is “vomit” used in a sentence: “He felt so seasick that he had to vomit over the side of the boat.”

What is another word for “vomit”?

Words with a similar meaning to “vomit” include barf, be sick, bring up, chunder, hurl and lose one's lunch.

What part of speech is “vomit”?

Depending on how it is used, “vomit” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “vomit” come from?

The word “vomit” comes from Latin. From Latin vomitare, "to vomit repeatedly," from vomere, "to be sick.".

Is “vomit” a common word?

“Vomit” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “vomit” have?

“Vomit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

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