stomachache
noun
pain in the stomach or abdomen; colic.
stomachaches
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pluralof stomachache.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps that’s why I’ve held on so tightly to a bit of wisdom that my mom gave me when I was a kid plagued by stomachaches.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2023
People describe having insomnia, diminished appetite, headaches or stomachaches.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 17, 2023
On the other hand, eating them uncooked can cause nausea, stomachaches and other digestive problems.
From Salon ● May 4, 2023
In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom described himself as an unhappy elementary school student: “I couldn’t read, and I was looking for any way to ditch classes. I’d fake stomachaches and dizziness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
She does these ads for healthy juices that she doesn’t even like because they give her stomachaches.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
