vomitory
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /vɒˈmɪtəri/
KK: /vɑˈmɪtəri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or causing someone to vomit.
Example
The doctor prescribed a vomitory medication to help with the patient's nausea.
Conversation
I heard that new restaurant has some really vomitory dishes.
Oh no, really? That doesn't sound very appealing.
Yeah, they say the flavors are so intense that some people can't handle it.
Yikes! I think I'll stick to something less adventurous.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nauseating
repulsive
disgusting
Antonyms
pleasant
agreeable
inviting
noun
Definition
A passage or opening in a theater or stadium that allows people to enter or exit, often leading to the seating area.
Example
The audience used the vomitory to quickly exit the stadium after the event.
Conversation
Did you know that the vomitory is the entrance to the seats in a stadium?
Yeah, I learned that during a tour of the amphitheater last summer.
It's such a funny word, though, right?
Root Explanation
Vomitory → It is formed from "vomere" (meaning to vomit) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "vomitory" refers to something that is related to or characterized by the act of vomiting, often used in the context of a place where people can vomit, such as in a theater.
Memory Tip
Think of 'vomit' as the act of expelling contents from the stomach, and remember that 'vomitory' describes a place related to that act.
Visually Confused Words
dormitory
victory
olitory