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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Scott McTominay had recovered from a stomach bug to start in Scotland's first men's World Cup game in 28 years.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 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
Only the father was present and Elliott was told the mother had a stomach bug and didn’t want to get her sick, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025
“I used to be afraid of germs. Like, if the flu or a stomach bug was going around school, I would be freaking out.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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