belly
word
/ˈbɛɫi/
BE-lee
/bˈɛli/
BE-lee
Definition
The front part of your body below your chest, where your stomach is. It can also refer to the rounded stomach area of a person or animal.
Usage & Nuances
Common and slightly informal in everyday speech; 'stomach' is often used for the same body area, though medically they are not identical. 'Belly' is very common with children, animals, and expressions like 'belly laugh' or 'belly button'.
Spanish: barriga - vientrePortuguese (BR): barriga - ventrePortuguese (PT): barriga - ventreChinese (Simplified): 肚子 - 腹部Chinese (Traditional): 肚子 - 腹部Hindi: पेट - तोंदArabic: بطن - كرشBengali: পেটRussian: животJapanese: おなかVietnamese: bụngKorean: 배Turkish: karınUrdu: پیٹIndonesian: perut
Example Sentences
The baby has a small belly.
basic
My dog likes me to rub his belly.
basic
He put the box on his belly.
basic
I ate too much, and now my belly hurts.
natural
He laughed so hard his belly shook.
natural
She lay on the sofa with a book resting on her belly.
natural