Heartburn
(noun)
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid rising up into the esophagus.
Origin:
Heartburn is a condition in which a person experiences a burning sensation in the chest, typically just behind the breastbone. this discomfort may extend upwards into the throat.
Examples:
- I have heartburn after eating spicy food.
- After drinking coffee, I have heartburn. .
- I take medicine for heartburn.
- I suffered from heartburn for months.
- The baby had heartburn after drinking milk.