tummy

noun

tum·​my ˈtə-mē How to pronounce tummy (audio)
plural tummies

Examples of tummy in a Sentence

His mother rubbed his tummy until he fell asleep.
Recent Examples on the Web Milestones like crawling, rolling over, and sitting up will all be influenced by tummy time. Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024 Then came the tummy tuck and the liposuction of the love handles. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024 My brain will be fine-tuned to keeping my glass and tummy full. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 That same year, liposuction was also the top surgical procedure in the United States followed by breast augmentations and tummy tucks. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Feb. 2024 It’s long been used as a soother for upset tummies and as a drink after adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Feb. 2024 Jess tested this minestrone right before the holiday season, when eyes are normally much bigger than tummies. Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2024 Additionally, swimsuits with compression and tummy control can shape the body. Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 The nipple also has a tiny vent built into it to prevent air bubbles from sneaking into the baby’s tummy. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 19 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

baby-talk alteration of stomach

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tummy was in 1867

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“Tummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tummy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

tummy

noun
tum·​my ˈtəm-ē How to pronounce tummy (audio)
plural tummies

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