on an empty stomach
Americanadverb
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with nothing in one's stomach; without having eaten recently; before eating.
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while hungry or undernourished.
Example Sentences
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The tablets, which should be taken on an empty stomach, are already available in the US.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
If you’re thinking about boarding a Delta flight on an empty stomach, think again.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
“I ate vitamins on an empty stomach then sat in traffic,” he said with a shrug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Novo already sells an oral version of its blockbuster weight-loss drug, Wegovy, but it must be taken on an empty stomach with no more than four ounces of water.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
I considered skipping my snack and retreating to my room, but I couldn’t sleep on an empty stomach.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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