vomit — to eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɑːmɪt/
Example Sentences
- The roller coaster was so intense that three people vomited after the ride.
- My cat vomited on my laptop right before my important presentation.
- The smell was so awful that it made everyone want to vomit.
vomit
VERB[/ˈvɑːmɪt/]
to eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
After eating bad sushi, he ran to the bathroom and started to vomit violently.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'vomere', meaning 'to spew forth' or 'to eject'. This root has been used since ancient times to describe the fundamental physiological process of regurgitation in humans and animals.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from the Latin past participle 'vomitus' (spewed forth), which is formed from the verb stem 'vom-' (to vomit) + the suffix '-itus' (past participle ending).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The roller coaster was so intense that three people vomited after the ride.”
“My cat vomited on my laptop right before my important presentation.”
“The smell was so awful that it made everyone want to vomit.”
“He vomited his breakfast all over his new shoes on the first day of school.”
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