stomach (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstʌmək/
Definition
The internal organ in which the first stage of digestion takes place.
Examples
The stomach is a J-shaped organ located between the esophagus and the small intestine.
When you feel hungry, your stomach growls because it's empty.
Digestion begins in the stomach, where food is mixed with digestive juices.
How to Use stomach
- stomach ache (collocation)
- A pain in the stomach. — "I've had a stomach ache all day."
- stomach bug (collocation)
- A common illness causing vomiting and diarrhea. — "Several students at school have caught the stomach bug."
- stomach lining (collocation)
- The inner layer of the stomach wall. — "Alcohol can irritate the stomach lining."
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