as in stomach
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis tickled the toddler's tummy

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Recent Examples of tummy It is made with breathable fabric that smooths and sculpts the tummy, waist, thighs and buttocks. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025 With the addition of an open chest and diaphragm creating smoother, deeper breathing patterns, tummy time becomes a solution to more than one everyday ailment. Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 4 June 2025 Best for Postpartum: Belly Bandit Mother Tucker Compression Leggings 8/12 Belly Bandit Mother Tucker Compression Leggings A godsend for new mamas, these leggings have the best tummy compression without being too constricting. Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 2 June 2025 Its plunging neckline draws attention to my boobs, but the material is lightly compressive and smoothing enough to keep them (as well as my tummy) in place. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tummy
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Noun
  • However, allergy suspicions typically arise when your dog starts showing signs of stomach aches, vomiting and diarrhea while on a grain-inclusive diet.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • At one point, one of the girls is seen touching up the Houston rapper’s fresh tiger ink on his stomach.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Environmental conditions may have shifted at some point in time, making abdomens less advantageous.
    Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • The young receiver has been dealing with an abdomen injury that led to him being placed on IR.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • During her appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday, July 23, the actress, 37, opened up about the differences between having an actual baby bump versus using a fake belly for her role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 July 2025
  • Go see the milking demonstrations with dairy cows: Head over to the Millennium Barn to see cows milked at 2:15 and 4:15 p.m daily. See a show free at the Hangar until 5 p.m.: Daily performances including folklorico and belly dancing, choirs, martial arts demonstrations and clog dancers.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 19 July 2025

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“Tummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tummy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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