Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: heartburn
IPA transcription: [h'ɑɹtb,ɝn]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: heartburn, pyrosis
    Meaning: a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder
Usage examples
  • And Minnie--Ester's darling, who never received other than loving words from her--went gleefully off, leaving another heartburn to the weary girl.