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stomach bug

American

[stuhm-uhk buhg] / ˈstʌm ək ˌbʌg /

noun

a short-term illness with digestive symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea, caused by a virus or bacteria.

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

Dr Kate Quigley, principal research scientist at Minderoo Foundation, likens the effect to a stomach bug.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 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

She’d replied he’d gone home with a stomach bug.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

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