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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If you’re thinking about boarding a Delta flight on an empty stomach, think again.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Most NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, inhibit both, which is why doctors recommend taking them with food rather than on an empty stomach.
From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026
But side effects like nausea may be worse, and Novo’s pill must be taken on an empty stomach.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
“Never go on an empty stomach or a full bladder,” she says, quoting some age-old advice for tourists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
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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