noun
Uncommon
vomiting
Vomiting (noun) means the act of forcibly bringing up the contents of the stomach through the mouth. Example: “The child spent the night vomiting after eating the spoiled fish.”
noun
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The act of forcibly bringing up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
"The child spent the night vomiting after eating the spoiled fish."
"Persistent vomiting can quickly lead to dehydration."
"The doctor asked how long the vomiting had lasted and whether he could keep water down."
How to use vomiting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing sick — throwing up whatever is in your stomach.
Common pairings
bouts of vomiting
severe vomiting
vomiting and diarrhoea
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- vomitings
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The child spent the night _____ after eating the spoiled fish.
Synonyms
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throwing up
being sick
retching
regurgitating
purging
puking
emesis
disgorgement
vomit
regurgitation
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Rhymes for vomiting
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What does “vomiting” mean?
The word “vomiting” means the act of forcibly bringing up the contents of the stomach through the mouth. In plain terms, being sick — throwing up whatever is in your stomach.
How do you use “vomiting” in a sentence?
Here is “vomiting” used in a sentence: “The child spent the night vomiting after eating the spoiled fish.”
What part of speech is “vomiting”?
“Vomiting” is a noun.
Is “vomiting” a common word?
“Vomiting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between vomiting and nausea?
Nausea is the uncomfortable sensation of feeling like you might vomit, while vomiting is the actual physical act of forcibly bringing up stomach contents through the mouth. Nausea can occur without leading to vomiting, and vomiting is usually preceded by nausea.
Is vomiting the same as regurgitation?
No. Vomiting is a forceful, active process involving stomach muscle contractions to expel contents, whereas regurgitation is the passive backward flow of contents from the stomach or esophagus without the same forceful effort. Vomiting typically feels more sudden and involuntary in a different way than regurgitation.
Is vomiting a formal or clinical term?
Vomiting is a standard, neutral term used in both everyday and medical contexts, unlike more casual synonyms such as throwing up, which are informal. It is the term typically used on medical forms and by healthcare professionals.
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