bowel

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Several Manhattan private-school parents said another key to getting extra time—and unlimited bathroom breaks—is enlisting a gastroenterologist to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Persistent abdominal pain, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, and lasting changes in bowel habits should not be ignored, particularly in younger adults who may assume they are too young to develop the disease.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The Dawson's Creek star died of bowel cancer at the age of 48 in February, and Kimberly Van Der Beek wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that the "reality is settling in".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"I suffered my first episode of total bowel incontinence the very next day, but I was discharged without any follow-up or support," said Geeta, from London.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

At an early age my mother sat me down and explained that everyone has bowel movements.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris