noun
belcher
BEHLCH
Belcher (noun) means someone or something that belches. Example: “The volcano was a constant belcher of ash and steam.”
noun
1
Someone or something that belches.
"The volcano was a constant belcher of ash and steam."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither something that belches, or (older, informal) a specific style of spotted neckerchief.
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Word forms
- Plural
- belchers
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The volcano was a constant _____ of ash and steam.
Etymology
Formed from belch and the suffix -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.
