stomach
An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
Noun 4 meanings
An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
The belly.
“Why did you hit me in the stomach?”
A desire, an appetite (for something abstract).
“I have no stomach for a fight today.”
The part of a garment that covers a person's stomach.
Verb 1 meaning
To tolerate (something), emotionally, physically, or mentally; to stand or handle something.
“I really can’t stomach jobs involving that much paperwork, but some people seem to tolerate them.”
Etymology
From Middle English stomak, from Old French estomac, from Latin stomachus, from Ancient Greek στόμαχος (stómakhos), from στόμα (stóma, “mouth”). Partially displaced native Old English maga, whence Modern English maw.
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STOMACH at a glance
STOMACH has 7 letters and scores 14 points in Scrabble (S 1 + T 1 + O 1 + M 3 + A 1 + C 3 + H 4) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,460 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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