stomach bug

American  

[stuhm-uhk buhg] / ˈstʌm ək ˌbʌg /

noun

• stomach bugs
  plural

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• stomach bugs
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of stomach bug

First recorded in 1955–60

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Example Sentences

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stomach bug

When you suffer from food poisoning or another stomach bug, the tip of the villi can break off, says Pimentel, making you temporarily less adept at digesting dairy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

A stomach bug that caused him to lose a considerable amount of weight put Betts behind last spring, and he never quite caught up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 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

I thought you just had a stomach bug.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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