belly laugh

noun

: a deep hearty laugh

Synonyms of belly laugh

• laughter
• chuckle
• giggle
• laugh
• snicker

Examples of belly laugh in a Sentence

He has an infectious belly laugh.

The show provided lots of belly laughs.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

In Broad Strokes, Cohen pairs her signature belly laughs with plenty of gut punches. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

In person, Huang subdues his ironic braggadocio with polite eye contact and rolling belly laughs at his own jokes. — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

But Eddie has a way of getting in our head and hearts to create a belly laugh that eases the pain, builds a bridge and diffuses a situation which makes a real difference. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for belly laugh

• autograph
• biograph
• cenotaph
• chronograph
• epigraph
• epitaph
• hodograph
• holograph
• hydrograph
• lithograph
• micrograph
• monograph