noun
flatulence
FLAT-shuh-luhns
Flatulence (noun) means Gas trapped in the digestive system, or the release of it.
noun
1
Gas trapped in the digestive system, or the release of it.
"Beans are notorious for causing flatulence."
How to use flatulence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA polite, clinical-sounding word for having or passing gas.
When to use it
Formal or medical in tone — "gas" or "wind" is more everyday.
Common pairings
suffer from flatulence
cause flatulence
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Word forms
- Plural
- flatulences
Etymology
From French flatulence, ultimately from Latin flare ("to blow").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for flatulence
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What is the meaning of flatulence?
"flatulence" (noun) means gas trapped in the digestive system, or the release of it.
What is another word for flatulence?
Other words for "flatulence" include gas, turgidity, flatulency, turgidness.
How do you use flatulence in a sentence?
Example: "Beans are notorious for causing flatulence."
