vomit

1 of 2

verb

vom·​it ˈvä-mət How to pronounce vomit (audio)
vomited; vomiting; vomits

intransitive verb

1
: to disgorge the stomach contents
2
: to spew forth : belch, gush

transitive verb

1
: to disgorge (the contents of the stomach) through the mouth
2
: to eject violently or abundantly : spew
3
: to cause to vomit
vomiter noun

vomit

2 of 2

noun

1
: an act or instance of disgorging the contents of the stomach through the mouth
also : the disgorged matter
2
: emetic

Examples of vomit in a Sentence

Verb The dog vomited on the floor. The patient was vomiting blood.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
In one notorious incident, a Phillies fan deliberately vomited on an off-duty cop and his daughter during a Phillies-Nationals game. Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024 Potential Risks and Side Effects Excessive dosing of vitamin D in any form can lead to health problems ranging from nausea and vomiting to muscle weakness or difficulty walking. Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024 Some people may be sensitive to things like the texture, smell or taste of food, while some might avoid eating because of previous traumatic events related to food like vomiting or choking. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Among departments with spit hood policies, most require officers to remove the sacks when a person is vomiting, bleeding from the mouth or suffering from other medical conditions, according to The Marshall Project’s review of policies from 100 departments in 25 states. Daphne Duret, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024 According to Macomb Daily, prosecutors said Locke-Hughes became upset because the boy was not cooperating during his bath and vomited after his mother left. Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024 On the morning of July 20, just after midnight, Bellamy became very ill and began vomiting. Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 Dehydration is not uncommon in patients on chemotherapy drugs, like Jeanne, who often don’t feel up to eating or drinking or who might be vomiting. Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024 Recommendations From the Washington Post, a story on high school wrestling, where vomiting to lose weight is on its way out. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024
Noun
Ryan had already choked on the vomit that was in his throat. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 People restrained in masks during police encounters can spit up vomit or blood, which also have a thicker consistency than the liquid used in the study, Woodard said in an interview. Daphne Duret, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024 The defense argued that Terrance drowned on his own vomit during a six-minute period while Locke-Hughes was on the phone with the boy’s mother and 911. Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024 Her son, Max, had overdosed on opioids, aspirated vomit and fallen into a coma. Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024 Gardner was put in a cell with a guy covered in vomit after a drinking experience, Gardner told the Pioneer Press. Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2024 The furry, tie-wearing mascot has been cleaned of the prop vomit spewed by Braun, auction staff members assured The New York Times. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024 National Geographic harnesses some of that tendency in this kit that contains instructions and equipment for 15 different gross experiments with themes like boiling boogers, farting slime, bursting blood cells, eyeballs, and test-tube vomit. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 22 Nov. 2023 McClain was choking on his vomit while restrained, prosecutor Jonathan Bunge stated in the trial. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French vomite, from Latin vomitus, from vomere to vomit; akin to Old Norse vāma seasickness, Greek emein to vomit

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vomit was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Vomit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vomit. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

vomit

1 of 2 noun
vom·​it ˈväm-ət How to pronounce vomit (audio)
: an act of throwing up the contents of the stomach through the mouth
also : the matter thrown up

vomit

2 of 2 verb
: to throw up the contents of the stomach through the mouth
vomiter noun

Medical Definition

vomit

1 of 2 noun
vom·​it ˈväm-ət How to pronounce vomit (audio)
1
2
: stomach contents disgorged through the mouth

called also vomitus

vomit

2 of 2 intransitive verb
: to disgorge the stomach contents

transitive verb

: to disgorge (the contents of the stomach) through the mouth

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