English Expression · Intermediate
food coma
A state of lethargy and sleepiness that comes on shortly after eating a large or heavy meal
Pronunciation: say food coma
Meaning
A state of lethargy and sleepiness that comes on shortly after eating a large or heavy meal.
Example
After eating that massive Thanksgiving dinner, I fell into a deep food coma on the couch.
After eating that massive Thanksgiving dinner, I fell into a deep food coma on the couch.
Practice tips
- Practice food coma out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.