stomachache

noun

stom·​ach·​ache ˈstə-mək-ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
-mik-
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: pain in or in the region of the stomach

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Eating too much food will give you a stomachache. Side effects include gas, bloating, and stomachache.
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That’s right, Mel’s sister is waiting in chairs with a terrible stomachache. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 The flu is characterized by high fever, chills, body aches, night sweats, headaches and stomachaches, symptoms that are not caused by seasonal allergies. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Feb. 2026 But that road can be longer when an ailment isn’t as visible—a string of mysterious stomachaches or sporadic painful migraines are more difficult to explain. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026 Children might also experience a loss of appetite, sleep disturbances or physical pain, such as stomachaches. — Keisha M. Wint, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stomachache

Word History

First Known Use

1744, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stomachache was in 1744

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stomachache

noun
stom·​ach·​ache ˈstəm-ək-ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
-ik-
: pain in or near the stomach

Medical Definition

stomachache

noun
stom·​ach·​ache -ˌāk How to pronounce stomachache (audio)
: pain in or in the region of the stomach

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