Definitions

1. noun

the part of the digestive system that contains the stomach glands and is located between the esophagus and the small intestine, where food is mixed with digestive juices and broken down before being passed into the small intestine for further digestion.

“She had a stomachache after eating the spicy meal.”

2. verb

to feel nausea or a discomfort in the stomach, often due to a perceived or actual threat to one’s health or well-being.

“He felt his stomach turn at the thought of the snake in the bathtub.”