Stomach — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈstə-mək/ stom·ach

Meaning & Definition of Stomach

Stomach (noun)

  1. a saclike expansion of the digestive tract of a vertebrate that is located between the esophagus and duodenum and typically consists of a simple often curved sac with an outer serous covering, a strong muscular wall that contracts rhythmically, and an inner mucous membrane lining that contains gastric glands
  2. one of the compartments making up the stomach of a ruminant animal (such as a cow or sheep)
  3. the part of the body that contains the stomach, belly, abdomen

Stomach (verb)

  1. to bear without overt reaction or resentment, put up with
  2. to take offense at

Stomach (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis

    "please don't lean on my stomach—I just had a big meal"

  2. a need or desire for food

    "the cake looks delicious, but I'm afraid that I have no stomach for sweets right now"

    opposite: inappetence

Stomach (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put up with (something painful or difficult)

    "I could no longer stomach working for such a petty tyrant"

Related Entry: Turn one's stomach (phrase)

Turn one's stomach is a different word from Stomach. The synonyms below are for turn one's stomach, not for stomach.

  1. to cause to feel disgust

    "Watching the news these days really turns my stomach."

Related Entry: Turned one's stomach (phrase)

Turned one's stomach is a different word from Stomach. The synonyms below are for turned one's stomach, not for stomach.

  1. to cause to feel disgust

    "Watching the news these days really turns my stomach."

Related Entry: Turns one's stomach (phrase)

Turns one's stomach is a different word from Stomach. The synonyms below are for turns one's stomach, not for stomach.

  1. to cause to feel disgust

    "Watching the news these days really turns my stomach."

Related Entry: Turning one's stomach (phrase)

Turning one's stomach is a different word from Stomach. The synonyms below are for turning one's stomach, not for stomach.

  1. to cause to feel disgust

    "Watching the news these days really turns my stomach."

Related Entry: Settle (verb)

Settle is a different word from Stomach. The synonyms below are for settle, not for stomach.

  1. to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)

    "the light rain will settle the dust in the air"

    "careful handling will settle the lees in the bottom of the wine bottle"

    similar: lay, sediment
    opposite: raise
  2. to supply with inhabitants

    "the region was originally settled by farmers"

    opposite: depopulate, unpeople
  3. to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)

    "settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant"

  4. to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of

    "settled their wedding plans without any major disagreements"

  5. to come to rest after descending from the air

    "birds settling on the branches of the maple tree"

    opposite: blast off, take off
  6. to establish or place comfortably or snugly

    "settled the sleeping baby into her crib"

  7. to free from distress or disturbance

    "a hot meal settled the children down"

    similar: becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), salve, soothe, still, tranquilize
  8. to gain emotional or mental control of

    "settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst"

  9. to give what is owed for

    "settle a debt"

    opposite: repudiate
  10. to make final, definite, or beyond dispute

    "this information should settle the question of who is right"

  11. to stop the noise or speech of

    "settled the class with a firm quiet!"

    similar: dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), shush, shut up, silence, squelch, still
    near: agitate, stir

Related Entry: Settle (down) (verb)

Settle (down) is a different word from Stomach. The synonyms below are for settle (down), not for stomach.

  1. to become still and orderly

    "settle down and get to work, please"

    opposite: act up, carry on, cut up

Related Entry: Settle (on or upon) (verb)

Settle (on or upon) is a different word from Stomach. The synonyms below are for settle (on or upon), not for stomach.

  1. to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

    "the car buyer settled on that brand only after a lot of research"

Related Entry: Turn (verb)

Turn is a different word from Stomach. The synonyms below are for turn, not for stomach.

  1. to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

    "turned the doorknob as quietly as possible"

  2. to change the course or direction of (something)

    "the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around"

    "he turned his cart uphill"

  3. to change one's course or direction

    "we turned left at the light"

    "the storm unexpectedly turned south and missed our area"

  4. to eventually have as a state or quality

    "will turn 12 in six months"

    similar: become, come, get, go, grow, run, wax
  5. to move in circles around an axis or center

    "the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving"

  6. to give serious and careful thought to

    "turned the question every which way but could find no answer"

  7. to be determined by, based on, or subject (to)

    "what we do next turns on your answer to the following question"

    similar: depend, hang, hinge, ride
  8. to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around

    "all the new information made his head turn"

    similar: reel, spin, swim, whirl
    related: swirl
  9. to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge

    "he did his best to turn his new friends against his ex-wife"

    similar: bias, poison, prejudice

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stomach

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stomach:

Slang: breadbasket
Chiefly dialect: bide
British: wear

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stomach

Words with the opposite meaning of Stomach:

Near Antonyms of Stomach

Word Forms of Stomach

Inflections: stomached, stomaching, stomachs

Origin & Etymology of Stomach

Middle English stomak, from Anglo-French estomac, from Latin stomachus gullet, esophagus, stomach, from Greek stomachos, from stoma mouth; akin to Middle Breton staffn mouth, Avestan staman-

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Stomach

Words & Phrases Containing Stomach

Frequently Asked Questions about Stomach

What does "Stomach" mean?

"Stomach" means a saclike expansion of the digestive tract of a vertebrate that is located between the esophagus and duodenum and typically consists of a simple often curved sac with an outer serous covering, a strong muscular wall that contracts rhythmically, and an inner mucous membrane lining that contains gastric glands. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a saclike expansion of the digestive tract of a vertebrate that is located between the esophagus and duodenum and typically consists of a simple often curved sac with an outer serous covering, a strong muscular wall that contracts rhythmically, and an inner mucous membrane lining that contains gastric glands. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stomach"?

Other words for "Stomach" include abdomen, belly, breadbasket, gut, solar plexus, tummy, appetite and emptiness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stomach" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stomach"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stomach". Common alternatives include abdomen, belly, breadbasket, gut, solar plexus, tummy, appetite, emptiness, famishment and hunger.

What is the opposite of "Stomach"?

Antonyms of "Stomach" include inappetence. Near antonyms include fill, fullness, glut and repleteness.

How do you use "Stomach" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stomach" in a sentence: "please don't lean on my stomach—I just had a big meal"; "the cake looks delicious, but I'm afraid that I have no stomach for sweets right now"; "I could no longer stomach working for such a petty tyrant".

Is "Stomach" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stomach" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Stomach" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Stomach" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Stomach"?

"Stomach" is pronounced /ˈstə-mək/ and divided into syllables as stom·ach.