Navel

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

the small hollow or raised area in the middle of the stomach, also called the belly button

Example Sentences

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

The baby’s navel was carefully cleaned after birth.

Example Expressions

navel-gazing

Synonyms

belly button, umbilicus, tummy button

Entry 1

belly button, umbilicus

Entry 2

belly button, umbilicus, tummy button

Antonyms

back, spine

Collocations

navel cord, navel piercing, navel orange, clean the navel, navel area

Entry 1

navel cord, navel piercing, navel orange

Entry 2

clean the navel, navel piercing, navel area