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vomiting

[ˈvɒmɪtɪŋ]

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

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.

  • the act of trying to vomit but nothing comes out

    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.

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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.

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