belching
/ˈbɛltʃɪŋ/
noun
- The act of releasing gas from the stomach through the mouth; a burp.
- He tried to hide his belching behind his hand during the quiet dinner.
- After drinking soda, he let out a loud belching that embarrassed everyone at the table.
- The baby's belching after feeding is a sign that she is full.
- A sudden, forceful emission or burst of something, such as smoke, fire, or steam.
- The old factory was known for its belching of black smoke into the air.
- The volcano's belching of ash darkened the sky for miles.
- A belching of steam from the geyser startled the hikers.
Synonyms
verb
- To release gas from the stomach through the mouth; to burp.
- The baby belched contentedly after finishing her bottle.
- He belched loudly after drinking the carbonated beverage.
- She tried not to belch during the formal dinner party.
- To send out or emit something forcefully and in large amounts, such as smoke, flames, or steam.
- The dragon belched a stream of fire at the knight.
- The old car belched exhaust fumes as it struggled up the hill.
- The factory chimney belched thick black smoke into the sky.