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.
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The double waist detail hides any hint of a tummy without having to add additional shapewear to your denim. Paula Lee, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 The yoga pants provide tummy control, sculpt your legs and accentuate your waistline. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024 Chick-fil-A brings back seasonal favorites Chick-fil-A brings back seasonal favorites 01:33 Chick-fil-A is looking to fill family entertainment needs in addition to tummies, and plans to use a new streaming service to direct poultry eaters to its more than 3,000 locations. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024 Might a can of Schweppes, Canada Dry, or Seagram’s do the same for tummy turbulence? Caroline Tien, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tummy 

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 22 Nov. 2024.

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tummy

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

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