Definition

A feeling of pain or discomfort in the area of the stomach or abdomen.

Example

After eating too much candy, I had a terrible stomachache.

Conversation

I think I might have a stomachache from that pizza we had last night.

Oh no! I hope it's not too bad.

Yeah, it really hurts a bit more than usual.

Maybe you should drink some ginger tea; it helps with stomachaches.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stomachache → It is formed from "stomach" (from Old French *estomac*, meaning the organ that digests food) and "ache" (from Old English *æce*, meaning pain or discomfort). The word "stomachache" refers to pain or discomfort in the stomach area.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'stomach' as the organ where food is digested, and 'ache' means pain. So, a stomachache is simply pain in the stomach.

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