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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“It lasts much longer than a stomach bug where you’re sick for a day and you bounce back.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss the Champions League trip to face Olympiacos because of a stomach bug, said the Spanish giants Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
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
“There’s a stomach bug going around,” said Nurse Molly.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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