verb

belch

BEHLCH

Belch (verb) means to release gas from the stomach out through the mouth, usually noisily. Example: “He belched loudly after finishing his soda.”

verb

To release gas from the stomach out through the mouth, usually noisily.

"He belched loudly after finishing his soda."

To throw out something forcefully and often noisily, especially smoke or flames.

"The old factory chimney belched thick black smoke into the sky."

noun

The act or sound of belching.

"A loud belch escaped him right in the middle of dinner."

How to use belch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo burp, or to spew something out forcefully like smoke or fire.

When to use it

The bodily-function sense is informal; the "belch smoke/flames" sense is common in more formal or literary writing.

Common pairings

belch smoke belch flames let out a belch

Word forms

belched past tense, belches plural, Belches plural, belches singular

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Etymology

From Old English bielcan, likely imitating the sound itself, related to Low German words meaning "to bark" or "shout."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for belch

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Frequently asked questions

What does “belch” mean?

The word “belch” means to release gas from the stomach out through the mouth, usually noisily. In plain terms, to burp, or to spew something out forcefully like smoke or fire.

How do you pronounce “belch”?

“Belch” is pronounced BEHLCH (/ˈbɛltʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “belch” in a sentence?

Here is “belch” used in a sentence: “He belched loudly after finishing his soda.”

What part of speech is “belch”?

Depending on how it is used, “belch” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “belch” come from?

The word “belch” comes from Old English. From Old English bielcan, likely imitating the sound itself, related to Low German words meaning "to bark" or "shout.".

How many meanings does “belch” have?

“Belch” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to release gas from the stomach out through the mouth, usually noisily.

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