bloated; bloating; bloats
1
a
: to make turgid or swollen
b
: to cause abdominal distension in
2
: to fill to capacity or overflowing
1
a
: one that is bloated
b
: unwarranted or excessive growth or enlargement
bureaucratic bloat
2
: digestive disturbance of ruminant animals and especially cattle marked by accumulation of gas in one or more stomach compartments
3
: a condition of large dogs marked by distension and usually life-threatening rotation of the stomach
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025
Their system reduces the layers that typically bloat production timelines.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2025
Adding the after-dinner activities described above to your holidays not only relieves bloating and sluggishness but also promotes a healthy, balanced approach to enjoying the season.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Here are three easy ways to incorporate bloat-banishing, after-dinner activities into your Thanksgiving festivities and beyond.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
As streaming platforms bloat with endless offerings and attention spans shrink, the likelihood that anything will stick seems increasingly atypical.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025
Their system reduces the layers that typically bloat production timelines.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
Other indicators of a probiotic deficiency include digestive issues and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-type symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2025
Adding the after-dinner activities described above to your holidays not only relieves bloating and sluggishness but also promotes a healthy, balanced approach to enjoying the season.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
That pays off in more concise run times than the bloat of Season 4, yet the return to Hawkins underlines the familiarity of the setups.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
Here are three easy ways to incorporate bloat-banishing, after-dinner activities into your Thanksgiving festivities and beyond.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Bloat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloat. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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bloat
1 of 2 transitive verb
: to make turgid:
a
: to produce edema in
b
: to cause or result in accumulation of gas in the digestive tract of
cucumbers sometimes bloat me
c
: to cause abdominal distension in
: to become turgid
bloat
2 of 2 noun1
: a digestive disturbance of ruminant animals and especially cattle marked by accumulation of gas in one or more stomach compartments
2
a
: a condition of large dogs marked by distension and usually life-threatening rotation of the stomach
b
: any flatulent digestive disturbance of domestic animals
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