verb B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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

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

The matter brought up when someone vomits.

"There was vomit on the pavement outside the bar."

How to use vomit

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

vomited past tense, vomits plural, vomits singular

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Etymology

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

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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barf be sick bring up chunder hurl lose one's lunch puke shoot the cat sick spew spew up throw up

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Rhymes for vomit

omit

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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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