Meaning & Definition of word "Belch"

Belch

/bɛltʃ/

noun:

  • 1. a noisy expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth; a burp.
    • Example: He let out a belch that echoed through the quiet room.
  • 2. a sudden or loud eruption.
    • Example: The belch of flames from the dragon startled everyone in the village.

verb:

  • 1. to expel gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to burp.
    • Example: After finishing the soda, he couldn't help but belch loudly.
  • 2. to make a loud, sudden sound that resembles a belch.
    • Example: The volcano began to belch smoke and ash into the sky.

Etymology

Middle English 'belchnen', from Old English 'belcan' meaning 'to belch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

belch out:

To release something in a loud and forceful manner.

belched forth:

To emit something vigorously, often used in a figurative sense.

Related Words

burp:

A sound made when air is expelled from the stomach through the mouth.

eructation:

The act of belching; an expulsion of gas from the digestive tract.

Slang Meanings of belch

Meaning: Air biscuit

Example Sentence: He released an air biscuit during dinner, causing everyone to laugh.

Meaning: Burp

Example Sentence: She let a burp slip out after the big meal.