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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishPain or discomfort in the abdomen.
Common pairings
have a stomachache
a bad stomachache
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Word forms
- Plural
- stomachaches
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Etymology
A compound of "stomach" and "ache."
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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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