noun

belcher

BEHLCH

Belcher (noun) means someone or something that belches. Example: “The volcano was a constant belcher of ash and steam.”

noun

Someone or something that belches.

"The volcano was a constant belcher of ash and steam."

A dark blue neckerchief patterned with white spots, each with a smaller blue dot at its centre.

"He wore an old-fashioned belcher tied loosely around his neck."

How to use belcher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither something that belches, or (older, informal) a specific style of spotted neckerchief.

Word forms

belchers plural, belchers plural

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Etymology

From belch + -er.

Frequently asked questions

What does “belcher” mean?

The word “belcher” means someone or something that belches. In plain terms, either something that belches, or (older, informal) a specific style of spotted neckerchief.

How do you pronounce “belcher”?

“Belcher” is pronounced BEHLCH (/ˈbɛlt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “belcher” in a sentence?

Here is “belcher” used in a sentence: “The volcano was a constant belcher of ash and steam.”

What part of speech is “belcher”?

“Belcher” is a noun.

How many meanings does “belcher” have?

“Belcher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that belches.