Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vomit
verb
/ˈvɒmɪt/
Definition
To expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Examples
- After eating something spoiled, he felt sick and had to vomit.
- She couldn’t help but vomit during the rough boat ride.
- The smell of the rotten food made him feel like he was going to vomit.
Meaning
Vomit refers to the act of throwing up, which is the body’s way of expelling food or liquid that it cannot digest or that has upset the stomach.
Synonyms
- throw up
- puke
- regurgitate
- spew
- heave
