heartburn

[ hahrt-burn ]

noun

1. an uneasy burning sensation in the stomach, typically extending toward the esophagus, and sometimes associated with the eructation of an acid fluid.
2. bitter jealousy; envy.

heartburn

/ ˈhɑːtˌbɜːn /

noun

1. a burning sensation beneath the breastbone caused by irritation of the oesophagus, as from regurgitation of the contents of the stomach Technical namescardialgiapyrosis

heartburn

/ härt′bûrn′ /

1. A burning sensation, usually centered in the middle of the chest near the sternum, caused by the reflux of acidic stomach fluids that enter the lower end of the esophagus.
2. Also called acid reflux

heartburn

1. A burning sensation in the middle of the chest at the junction of the esophagus and stomach , caused by stomach acids that back up and enter the lower end of the esophagus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heartburn¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; translation of Greek kardialgía; heart + burn ¹

Example Sentences

While the towers and cables are still in good shape, fixing the deck has caused heartburn.

From Los Angeles Times

“It would have saved us a lot of heartburn and grief. Would it have changed the ultimate outcome of the case? Probably not.”

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond rom-coms, Kaplan’s book explores Ephron’s lesser-known films and screenplays, as well as her essays, the novel “Heartburn” and its movie adaptation — one of Kaplan’s favorites — and the cultural impact of her work.

From Los Angeles Times

The breakdown of two marriages was immortalised as Heartburn - a thinly-disguised, autobiographical, tragi-comic novel by Bernstein's wife, Nora Ephron.

From BBC

There could be continued heartburn over the terms of the Skydance deal.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• indigestion