bowel movement
noun
the evacuation of the bowels; defecation.
bowel movements
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pluralof bowel movement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Beyond causing bloating, straining, and infrequent bowel movements, it can also interfere with daily life by increasing stress, reducing productivity, and lowering overall quality of life.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
The many pleasures of this exuberant memoir for the landlubber include learning about the world of competitive sailing, even if the information comes with less-enjoyable updates about the author’s bowel movements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He swears by the practice, saying it’s kept his bowel movements regular and his emotional state at an equilibrium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Such old material does nothing to augment his current sources of hilarious inspiration, including updates on his bowel movements.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Tessie who secretly monitored her children’s bowel movements and so of course knew exactly how greasy American foods could disrupt their digestion.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
