abdomen

[ab-duh-muhn, ab-doh-] / ˈæb də mən, æbˈdoʊ- /

NOUN

the stomach and area directly below in an animate being

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belly gut midriff midsection tummy

STRONG

bowels breadbasket corporation guts intestines middle paunch pot potbelly venter viscera

WEAK

bay window spare tire

Example Sentences

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Rachel suggested the indentation in her abdomen might have been an ovarian cyst, and a doctor agreed but took no further action.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

At the clinic in Próspera, doctors administered a simple one-time injection into Scott’s abdomen, monitored him for a day to check for adverse effects, then discharged him.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

As nearby bees observe, the dancer moves forward while shaking its abdomen, then circles back and repeats the pattern within seconds.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Bolsonaro has suffered from recurring health issues since being stabbed in the abdomen during a campaign event in 2018.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

With that in mind, Dr. Lamb began the autopsy by looking for the bullet in the lower abdomen.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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