Heartburn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɑːtˌbɜːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heartburn is a noun meaning (pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.
Meaning
(pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) annoyance, heartache, or similar feelings.
Example Sentences
Coordinate term: cardiodynia
Back in Thailand, meantime, the CIA felt relatively little heartburn over the congressional rebuff.
America’s policy of containing both the Soviet Union and its Chinese ally did cause some heartburn in Tokyo.
"It boils down to promises made, promises kept," said Mr. White, 53. "And that's really what I have heartburn about."
Word Forms
- heartburns
- heart-burn
Synonyms for heartburn
Depending on context, synonyms include pyrosis, cardialgia, cardialgy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyrosis, cardialgia, burn, heart-burn, indigestion, reflux.
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