noun

stomach

stomach, belly, tummy

My stomach hurts after eating.

My stomach hurts after eating.

I have no stomach for horror movies.

I have no stomach for horror movies.

((possessive pronoun)) stomach referring to one's own stomach. My stomach hurts.

have the stomach for ((sth.)) to have the courage or inclination for something. I have no stomach for horror movies.

Synonyms: belly, abdomen, gut, tummy

From Greek 'stomakhos' (throat, gullet), which comes from 'stoma' (mouth). The meaning shifted over time.

As a verb, 'to stomach something' means to tolerate it. Picture trying to digest something you dislike.

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