How to Use heartburn in a Sentence

heartburn

noun
  • I like spicy food, but it gives me heartburn.
  • There’s a lot of heartburn on how the buffer bill came about.
    — Kyle Potter, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2017
  • But this can cause all kinds of ailments, from heartburn to joint pain.
    — Eleanor Cummins, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2019
  • The rest of us will have to make do with six-packs, cookie crumbs and heartburn.
    — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart.
    — Elizabeth Millard, SELF, 19 Oct. 2021
  • And the biggest side effect for me was heartburn.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Time for some more prop comedy — and this one comes with a side of heartburn.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 July 2022
  • If there is any change, there’s always a little bit of heartburn on both sides.
    — Dara Kam, sun-sentinel.com, 25 Oct. 2019
  • But esophageal cancer can also cause throat pain and heartburn.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The focus on riches is giving some in the city a bout of heartburn.
    — Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022
  • Was that a chest pain or heartburn from lying down after eating?
    — Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 19 Nov. 2020
  • Then, present to her your heartburn issue and your ideas for resolving it.
    — The Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2020
  • At first, doctors thought the pain might be from heartburn or her gallbladder.
    — Becky Jacobs, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022
  • While the towers and cables are still in good shape, fixing the deck has caused heartburn.
    — Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Stomach acid may leak into your throat and cause heartburn symptoms.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Aug. 2023
  • And that will give those charged with preparing him for the meeting weeks and weeks of heartburn.
    — Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2018
  • Plenty of other filers, though, may be in for more heartburn.
    — Fatima Hussein, ajc, 23 Jan. 2022
  • The back pain, heartburn, acid reflux and insomnia are no joke!
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
  • But plenty of restaurants are still serving great meals at a price point that won’t cause heartburn.
    — Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Worse morning sickness, weight, fatigue, stress on joints and even heartburn.
    — Dakota Crawford, Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2017
  • Milk and dairy may relieve heartburn in some people, but the evidence is not strong.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Avoid spicy or very heavy foods in the evening to prevent heartburn or digestive issues.
    — Jae Berman, charlotteobserver, 19 July 2017
  • Peppermint oil can cause heartburn in some people.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Few journalists see their work as a way to sell new cars, heartburn pills, and hamburgers.
    — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
  • The heartburn over the price of bathrooms comes as the number of people living on the streets has surged.
    — Emily Alpert Reyes, latimes.com, 10 June 2019
  • The doctor gave him omeprazole for heartburn and Zofran for nausea.
    — Casey Parks, OregonLive.com, 28 July 2017
  • So the woman just kept popping over-the-counter heartburn pills, hoping to feel better soon.
    — Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Fatty foods also stay in the stomach longer, raising the chance of heartburn.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
  • This is known as acid reflux, and heartburn is a telltale symptom of the condition.
    — Elizabeth Millard, SELF, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Coffee is more acidic than matcha, which may be irritating to the stomach or cause heartburn in some.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025

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