vomiting Definition
- 1the act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
- 2to throw up or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Using vomiting: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vomiting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was vomiting all night due to food poisoning.
Example
The smell of the garbage made me feel like vomiting.
Example
She felt nauseous and started vomiting after taking the medicine.
vomiting Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for vomiting
- regurgitation
- emesis
- throwing up
Phrases with vomiting
vomiting blood
the act of throwing up blood, which can be a sign of a serious medical condition
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after vomiting blood.
Example
After drinking too much alcohol, he spent the whole morning dry heaving.
motion sickness
a feeling of nausea and vomiting caused by motion, especially in a vehicle
Example
She always carries motion sickness pills when traveling by car or boat to avoid vomiting.
Summary: vomiting in Brief
'Vomiting' [ˈvɒmɪtɪŋ] is the act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth. It can be caused by various factors such as food poisoning, nausea, or motion sickness. 'Vomiting' can also be used as a verb, as in 'He was vomiting all night due to food poisoning.' Other related phrases include 'vomiting blood,' which can be a sign of a serious medical condition, and 'motion sickness,' which causes nausea and vomiting while traveling.
