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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What will happen is that your arms, tummy and legs will become tighter, leaner and more defined. Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 From mastering tummy time and rolling over to sitting up and crawling, infants learn a variety of skills during their first year of life. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Oso and Me x Sister Parish’s new playmat is reversible in the cutest whimsical pattern and durable for picnics, crawling sessions or tummy time in or outdoors and Lovevery’s toy kits are designed for each stage of development to keep them busy. Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024 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 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 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

tummy

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

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