noun A2 Elementary

stomachache

STUH-muhk-ayk

Stomachache (noun) means a pain in the belly, often from indigestion or eating something disagreeable. Example: “He got a stomachache after eating too much candy.”

noun

A pain in the belly, often from indigestion or eating something disagreeable.

"He got a stomachache after eating too much candy."

How to use stomachache

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPain or discomfort in the abdomen.

Common pairings

have a stomachache a bad stomachache

Word forms

stomachaches plural

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He got a _____ after eating too much candy.

Etymology

A compound of "stomach" and "ache."

Synonyms

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bellyache gastralgia stomach ache

Related words

complain bellyache gripe

Rhymes for stomachache

ache cache Apache stache panache mustache headache backache moustache toothache bellyache heartache

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stomachache” mean?

The word “stomachache” means a pain in the belly, often from indigestion or eating something disagreeable. In plain terms, pain or discomfort in the abdomen.

How do you pronounce “stomachache”?

“Stomachache” is pronounced STUH-muhk-ayk (/ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “stomachache” in a sentence?

Here is “stomachache” used in a sentence: “He got a stomachache after eating too much candy.”

What part of speech is “stomachache”?

“Stomachache” is a noun.

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