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belly laugh

noun

: a deep hearty laugh

Examples of belly laugh in a Sentence

He has an infectious belly laugh. The show provided lots of belly laughs.
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For over 50 years, it’s been the morning soundtrack of childhood, making its bright colors, belly laughs and sing-along tunes a cozy ritual for many. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025 Money was spent, drinks were poured, belly laughs echoed through the halls. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2025 The howling belly laugh or sucking of air over teeth hit home hardest in a shared environment. Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Kids need to have belly laughs and almost pee their pants when reading—which is something that few other authors besides Seuss can do without invoking potty humor. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for belly laugh

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of belly laugh was in 1916

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“Belly laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belly%20laugh. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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