stomach bug
Americannoun
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stomach bugs
plural
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
A stomach bug that caused him to lose a considerable amount of weight put Betts behind last spring, and he never quite caught up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 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
“Sekani has a stomach bug and begged me to bring him Home.”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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