Synonyms for

Bowels

Verb / ˈbaʊʌlz / / baʊlz / Another word for bowels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The intestines, especially the lower part of the intestine that is responsible for the excretion of waste.

Synonyms & similar words

gut intestine bowel intestines guts innards entrails viscera colon rectum anus hindgut cecum ileum jejunum appendix

Example sentences

  1. The doctor examined her bowels to check for any problems.
  2. She felt pain in her bowels after eating too much junk food.
  3. The food moves through the bowels during digestion.
  4. The bowels are responsible for removing waste from the body.
  5. She had to go to the bathroom to empty her bowels.

Quotes

  • We cannot keep bowels and brains unless we have souls with which to worship God.
  • The bowels of the earth must be stirring again, for I am feeling a strange unease.
  • The bowels of the earth are filled with riches.

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