burp

[bɜːrp]

burp Definition

  • 1to let air from the stomach come out through the mouth with a noise
  • 2a noise made when air from the stomach comes out through the mouth

Using burp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "burp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Excuse me, I just burped.

  • Example

    He burped loudly after drinking the soda.

  • Example

    The baby let out a loud burp after feeding.

burp Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for burp

Phrases with burp

  • a cloth or towel used to clean up spit-up or drool from a baby's mouth

    Example

    Make sure to have a burp cloth handy while feeding the baby.

  • a type of firearm that fires rapidly and continuously

    Example

    The soldiers used burp guns during the war.

  • a device used to release gas or pressure from a container or system

    Example

    The engineer adjusted the burp valve to release excess pressure from the tank.

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Summary: burp in Brief

The verb 'burp' [bɜːrp] means to release air from the stomach through the mouth with a noise. The noun 'burp' refers to the sound made when this happens. It is often associated with babies and drinking carbonated beverages. Other phrases include 'burp cloth,' a cloth used to clean up after a baby, 'burp gun,' a type of firearm, and 'burp valve,' a device used to release gas or pressure.

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