noun

stomach

stomach, belly, abdomen, appetite

My stomach hurts after eating.

My stomach hurts after eating.

He has a flat stomach.

He has a flat stomach.

I have no stomach for arguments.

I have no stomach for arguments.

((a/the/my...)) stomach - an organ in the body, or the belly area. My stomach hurts.

Synonyms: belly, abdomen, gut

From Greek 'stomakhos' meaning 'mouth, throat', later referring to the digestive organ.

Think of it as the place that 'stores' your food. The 'sto-' sound is like 'store'.

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