Belch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbelch/

Meaning & Definition of Belch

Belch (verb)

  1. to expel gas suddenly from the stomach through the mouth
  2. to erupt, explode, or detonate violently
  3. to issue forth spasmodically, gush

Belch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expulsion of stomach gas through the mouth

    "with a loud belch he concluded his pig-out and rose at last from the table"

    similar: burp, eructation
    related: hiccup

Belch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to violently throw out or off (something from within)

    "the volcano belched lava and ash for days"

    similar: disgorge, eject, eruct, erupt, expel, jet, spew, spout, spurt
    related: gush, pour, squirt, stream, surge, emanate, exhale, issue, release, shoot, spit, spring, vent, discharge, emit, fire, cast, fling, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, toss
    near: bottle (up), contain, restrain, shut (in or up)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Belch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Belch:

burp, eructation, disgorge, eject, eruct, erupt, expel, jet, spew, spout, spurt

Related Words for Belch

hiccup, gush, pour, squirt, stream, surge, emanate, exhale, issue, release, shoot, spit, spring, vent, discharge, emit, fire, cast, fling, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, toss

Near Antonyms of Belch

bottle (up), contain, restrain, shut (in or up)

Word Forms of Belch

Inflections: belched, belching, belches

Derived words: belch (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Belch

Middle English, from Old English bealcan

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Belch

What does "Belch" mean?

"Belch" means to expel gas suddenly from the stomach through the mouth. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to expel gas suddenly from the stomach through the mouth. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Belch"?

Other words for "Belch" include burp, eructation, disgorge, eject, eruct, erupt, expel and jet. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Belch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Belch"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Belch". Common alternatives include burp, eructation, disgorge, eject, eruct, erupt, expel, jet, spew and spout.

How do you use "Belch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Belch" in a sentence: "with a loud belch he concluded his pig-out and rose at last from the table"; "the volcano belched lava and ash for days".

Is "Belch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Belch" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Belch"?

"Belch" is pronounced /ˈbelch/.

What is the origin of the word "Belch"?

"Belch" comes from Middle English, from Old English bealcan. First known use: before 12th centuryi.

What is another word for "Belch" meaning "an expulsion of stomach gas through the mouth"?

When "Belch" (noun) means an expulsion of stomach gas through the mouth, synonyms include burp and eructation.