stomach bug
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of stomach bug
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Factoring in Scott McTominay's stomach bug this week, could Clarke leave one of his leading men on the sidelines for the biggest game the nation has seen in almost three decades?
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
A stomach bug that caused him to lose a considerable amount of weight put Betts behind last spring, and he never quite caught up.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Suryakumar said dashing opener Abhishek Sharma has recovered well from a stomach bug and was likely to play.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
It increases with bad stress like a difficult meeting or a stomach bug, as well as good stress like a family reunion or a birthday party.
From Slate • Sep. 9, 2025
I thought you just had a stomach bug.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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