stomach

Universal Words noun, verb noun the organ inside the body where food goes when you swallow it; the front part of the body below the chest: stomach pains * an upset stomach * (BrE also) a stomach upset * exercises to strengthen the stomach muscles * It's not a good idea to drink (= alcohol) on an empty stomach (= without having eaten anything). * You shouldn't exercise on a full stomach. * The attacker kicked him in the stomach. * Lie on your stomach with your arms by your side. * They crawled along the ground on their stomachs. seealsoTUMMY IDIOMS have no stomach for sth 1 to not want to eat sth: She had no stomach for the leftover stew. 2 to not have the desire or courage to do sth: They had no stomach for a fight. turn your stomach to make you feel upset, sick or disgusted: Pictures of the burnt corpses turned my stomach. moreatBUTTERFLY, EYEn., FEELv., PITn., PUMPv., STRONG verb [VN] (especially in negative sentences or questions) 1 to approve of sth and be able to enjoy it; to enjoy being with a person: I can't stomach violent films. * I find him very hard to stomach. 2 to be able to eat sth without feeling ill/sick: She couldn't stomach any breakfast.