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stomachs

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈstəməks// UK //stˈʌməkz// stom·achs

n. the organs in your body where food goes after you swallow it to be broken down. It can also mean the front part of your body below the chest.

n. the internal muscular organs in which the first part of digestion occurs. In plural form, often refers to the abdominal region of multiple people or, figuratively, the capacity to tolerate unpleasant things.


SIMPLE

The children complained of upset stomachs after the party.

CONTEXTUAL

Ruminant animals like cows are famous for having four stomachs to help them digest tough grass.

COMPLEX

The sight of the battlefield was enough to turn even the strongest stomachs among the seasoned medical staff.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'stomach'. When used figuratively to mean 'tolerance', it is often used in the singular even when referring to a group.

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