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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After the incidents, according to the suit, the children began to tell their parents and teachers they were getting stomachaches and anxiety before school, and avoiding recess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
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
This year, the coffee chain has a list of seven holiday beverages, so I bravely ordered every single one of them and risked stomachaches and jitteriness in order to properly and accurately rank these drinks.
From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2022
She had nightmares and got stomachaches when her mother went away on trips.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
