stomach bug
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of stomach bug
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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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
"I went from feeling my absolute best for a set and a half to my absolute worst for about 45 minutes. Whether it was a stomach bug, I don't know what it is," Djokovic said.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025
A stomach bug sidelined a few of my reservations, but the meals I did manage to enjoy made a strong case for booking another trip soon.
From Salon • May 28, 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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