# vomiting

/ˈvɑmətɪŋ/ (US) · /vˈɒmɪtɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vomiting
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. the act of being sick

noun · CEFR B2

the act of food or liquid coming back up from your stomach.

For teachers: the act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth. Uncountable when referring to the process; countable when referring to specific instances.

- The patient suffered from severe vomiting and a high fever all night.
- Persistent vomiting can lead to dangerous levels of dehydration if the patient is unable to retain fluids for more than a few hours.

## Examples

- The patient suffered from severe vomiting and a high fever.
- The doctor asked if the vomiting started before or after the patient ate the seafood.
- While nausea is a common side effect of the medication, persistent vomiting may indicate a more serious allergic reaction that requires immediate medical intervention.

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