noun
belching
BEHLT-shihng
Belching (noun) means the act of expelling gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth. Example: “His constant belching at the table embarrassed his children.”
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The act of expelling gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
"His constant belching at the table embarrassed his children."
How to use belching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBurping, especially when done repeatedly or loudly.
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- Plural
- belchings
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What does “belching” mean?
The word “belching” means the act of expelling gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth. In plain terms, burping, especially when done repeatedly or loudly.
How do you pronounce “belching”?
“Belching” is pronounced BEHLT-shihng (/ˈbɛlt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “belching” in a sentence?
Here is “belching” used in a sentence: “His constant belching at the table embarrassed his children.”
What part of speech is “belching”?
“Belching” is a noun.
