belch
word
Definition
To let out air noisily from your stomach through your mouth, usually after eating or drinking quickly. It can also mean to explode or emit something suddenly and loudly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or slightly impolite in social settings; most common for bodily function after meals but can describe sudden, loud emissions (e.g., 'belch smoke'). The noun and verb forms are similar. In formal company, 'burp' is sometimes preferred for children.
Example Sentences
Babies often belch after feeding.
basic
He drank the soda and then belched loudly.
basic
It is rude to belch at the dinner table.
basic
The exhaust pipe suddenly belched black smoke.
natural
She couldn't help but belch after the spicy meal.
natural
You don't have to say 'excuse me' every time you belch—we're family!
natural