stomach bug

American  

[stuhm-uhk buhg] / ˈstʌm ək ˌbʌg /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of stomach bug

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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

At the start of the year, Betts believed he created bad swing habits while recovering from a March stomach bug that saw him lose 20 pounds and some of his already underwhelming bat speed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 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

I admit I felt a little bad for Mom, who was genuinely concerned that he had a stomach bug, but I had promised August I wouldn’t tell her about the incident at school.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio