belch

/ˈbɛltʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to release gas from the stomach, especially in a loud and unpleasant way

“After eating the spicy taco, he let out a loud belch.”

2. noun

an act of releasing gas from the stomach, especially in a loud and unpleasant way

“The belch echoed through the quiet restaurant.”

3. noun

a loud and unpleasant sound made by releasing gas from the stomach

“The belch startled everyone at the dinner table.”

Synonyms

  • burp
  • eructation

Antonyms

  • silence