vomit
VO-miht
Vomit (verb) means to bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth. Example: “He felt so seasick that he had to vomit over the side of the boat.”
verb
1
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."
"The child vomited after eating too much candy."
noun
1
The matter brought up when someone vomits.
"There was vomit on the pavement outside the bar."
How to use vomit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing sick, or the mess left afterward.
When to use it
"Throw up" and "be sick" are more casual everyday alternatives.
Common pairings
vomit blood
feel like vomiting
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Word forms
- Plural
- vomits
- Third person singular
- vomits
- Past tense
- vomited
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He felt so seasick that he had to _____ over the side of the boat.
Etymology
From Latin vomitare, "to vomit repeatedly," from vomere, "to be sick."
Synonyms
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disgorgement
vomiting
barf
puking
vomitive
puke
nauseant
vomitus
regurgitation
emesis
emetic
be sick
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Rhymes for vomit
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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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