bowel movement

American  

noun

1. the evacuation of the bowels; defecation.

2. excrement from the bowels; feces.

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bowel movement British  

noun

1. the discharge of faeces; defecation

2. the waste matter discharged; faeces

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Example Sentences

"They never picked their noses or had bowel movements or zits," she said in the beginning of her story.

From BBC

In 2008, Kurt started to experience things that hadn't bothered him before: dry skin, fatigue, irregular bowel movements and a white coating that formed over his tongue.

From Salon

Despite being told it was normal because he was breastfeeding, she noticed Leo's bowel movements were green.

From BBC

Common side effects of zinc reported in the trials the studies reviewed included issues with bowel movements, nausea and an unpleasant taste.

From Salon

“Straining itself and bearing down like you are having a bowel movement over time can contribute to pelvic floor disorders like prolapse,” Vaccaro said.

From Salon