Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vomiting
Noun
/ˈvɒmɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Examples
- The patient experienced frequent vomiting after eating contaminated food.
- After riding the roller coaster, several people were vomiting in the parking lot.
Meaning
Vomiting is a reflex action that can occur due to various factors such as illness, motion sickness, or as a reaction to certain foods or smells.
Synonyms
- Emesis
- Regurgitation
- Throwing up
- Spewing
