Vomit Meaning in English
word
/ˈvɑmət/
VAH-mit
/vˈɒmɪt/
VO-mit
Definition
To bring up food or other contents from the stomach through the mouth, usually because of illness, nausea, or something upsetting the stomach.
Usage & Nuances
Neutral, direct, and sometimes considered unpleasant or graphic. More formal alternatives: 'throw up', 'be sick'. Often appears in medical or serious contexts. 'Vomit' can be used as a noun (the material expelled) or verb.
Spanish: vomitarPortuguese (BR): vomitarPortuguese (PT): vomitarChinese (Simplified): 呕吐Chinese (Traditional): 嘔吐Hindi: उल्टी करनाArabic: يتقيأBengali: বমি করা - উগরে দেওয়াRussian: рвать - стошнитьJapanese: 吐くVietnamese: nôn - óiKorean: 토하다Turkish: kusmakUrdu: قے کرناIndonesian: muntah
Example Sentences
He felt so sick that he started to vomit.
basic
If you eat spoiled food, you might vomit.
basic
Some medicines can make you vomit.
basic
I almost vomited when I saw that disgusting smell in the kitchen.
natural
Kids sometimes vomit when they eat too much candy.
natural
She tried not to vomit during the long car ride, but the motion made her feel worse.
natural