intestine

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtestɪn/
US: /ɪnˈtestɪn/

  1. A long tube in the body that digests food and takes waste out.

    1. The food goes to the intestine after the stomach.
    2. The doctor examined the patient's intestine to find the cause of pain.

  2. The part of the digestive system extending from the stomach to the anus.

    1. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food.
    2. A blockage in the large intestine required immediate surgery to resolve.

Synonyms

bowel gut

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intestine" in English means: A long tube in the body that digests food and takes waste out., The part of the digestive system extending from the stomach to the anus..

The phonetic transcription of "intestine" is /ɪnˈtestɪn/ in British English and /ɪnˈtestɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intestine": bowel, gut.

Example usage of "intestine": "The food goes to the intestine after the stomach.". More examples on the page.