heartburn
noun
heart·burn ˈhärt-ˌbərn 
: a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum due especially to spasmodic reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus
Example Sentences
I like spicy food, but it gives me heartburn.
Recent Examples on the Web Too much citrus can also lead to stomach problems and heartburn. 
Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 At first, doctors thought the pain might be from heartburn or her gallbladder. Becky Jacobs, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022 Of course, on the not-so-fun side, there's heartburn, back pain, the inability to drink alcohol, and people overstepping boundaries by offering unsolicited advice. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Aug. 2022 Time for some more prop comedy — and this one comes with a side of heartburn. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 July 2022 While Harper did not have ‘classic’ heart attack symptoms, most people experience one or more of the following: chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting and extreme fatigue. Forbes, 28 June 2022 These problems might or might not have been insurmountable in particular cases, but the original ruling had the potential to cause the IRS a lot more work if not occasional heartburn. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 6 June 2022 Tuesday's primaries in two California districts are causing some heartburn among Republicans, leading to last minute spending. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 6 June 2022 The slightest misstep can cause political heartburn, derail legislative negotiations and even spark diplomatic kerfuffle. Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022 See More
Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 At first, doctors thought the pain might be from heartburn or her gallbladder. Becky Jacobs, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022 Of course, on the not-so-fun side, there's heartburn, back pain, the inability to drink alcohol, and people overstepping boundaries by offering unsolicited advice. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Aug. 2022 Time for some more prop comedy — and this one comes with a side of heartburn. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 July 2022 While Harper did not have ‘classic’ heart attack symptoms, most people experience one or more of the following: chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting and extreme fatigue. Forbes, 28 June 2022 These problems might or might not have been insurmountable in particular cases, but the original ruling had the potential to cause the IRS a lot more work if not occasional heartburn. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 6 June 2022 Tuesday's primaries in two California districts are causing some heartburn among Republicans, leading to last minute spending. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 6 June 2022 The slightest misstep can cause political heartburn, derail legislative negotiations and even spark diplomatic kerfuffle. Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
heartburn
noun
heart·burn -ˌbərn
: a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum usually related to spasm of the lower end of the esophagus or of the upper part of the stomach often in association with gastroesophageal reflux
called also cardialgia, pyrosis
compare water brash