belch meaning and definition

BELCH noun

Definition of belch (noun)

1. a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
   • synonyms: belching, burp, burping, eructation

BELCH verb

Definition of belch (verb)

1. expel gas from the stomach
   • "In China it is polite to burp at the table"
   • synonyms: bubble, burp, eruct
2. become active and spew forth lava and rocks
   • "Vesuvius erupts once in a while"
   • synonyms: erupt, extravasate