Belching (Noun)
Meaning 1
The forceful expulsion of something from inside; "the belching of smoke from factory chimneys".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The old volcano was famous for the massive belching of flames and lava that occurred during its last eruption.
- Fireplaces in old castles often produced considerable belching of smoke into the air.
- The ship's funnel was characterized by the belching of thick black smoke as it sailed out to sea.
- Engine exhausts contributed to the belching of noxious fumes into the atmosphere of large cities.
- During this process, considerable steam is seen from the pipe as a result of the belching of vapors under high pressure.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- After enjoying the big, cheesy pizza, his uncontrollable belching became a source of embarrassment at the dinner table.
- The belching of the beer-brewing tank signified the fermentation process was almost complete.
- She couldn't help but laugh at her husband's loud belching during the quiet moments of the movie.
- The gas station worker spoke loudly to compensate for the constant belching of the nearby diesel pumps.
- His belching became more frequent and intense as he rushed to finish his large, fizzy soda in one gulp.