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
Examples of bloat in a Sentence
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Colleen De Bellefonds, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
White House Plumbers thus tells a clear, coherent story about a famous event in American history, and at just five episodes there's not much bloat to complain of (though it probably could've been made as a movie in an earlier era).
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2023
An all-natural supplement that eliminates belly bloat and soothes abdominal discomfort is also a smart choice.
—Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023
Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Clec, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2023
If that’s you, the milk sugar can sit in your gut where bacteria feast on it, causing excess, smelly gas and bloating.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 19 Sep. 2023
Scherzer had back-to-back stinkers against Atlanta and the New York Yankees in June that bloated his ERA to 4.45.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2023
These beneficial bacteria can also alleviate digestive issues such as bloating, gas, or diarrhea.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
The most common symptoms of peptic ulcer disease are burning stomach pain, heartburn, nausea and bloating or belching, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Jonel Aleccia, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
This also helps you to avoid overeating, which can put unnecessary pressure on your digestive system and cause more bloating.
—Christine Nguyen, D.o. Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
There is no cure; however, there are treatments that can treat symptoms, which can include fever, pelvic pain, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.
—Devan McGuinness, Parents, 3 Sep. 2023
High-Fat Foods Greasy food like pizza, cheeseburgers, and donuts can slow down digestion and lead to bloating, nausea, and gas, says Dr. Peralta-Reich.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 17 Aug. 2023
Laura Doan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2023
During the celebration, Fritz fans can enter a special birthday giveaway for a chance to meet the bloat.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2023
After a year of bloat, the company faced increasing pressure to cut back, leading to the firm laying off a grand total of 21,000 employees since last November.
—Bykylie Robison, Fortune, 27 July 2023
Thomas Hardy’s rewrite: Where’s the flesh of the tender Dorset cow, whose herd is dying of bloat?
—Marti Trgovich, The New Yorker, 8 July 2023
Another type of bloat, water bloat, often flares up due to hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle, dehydration, or excess sodium intake.
—Colleen De Bellefonds, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
Watching Batman in our current era of superhero bloat is a trip.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 16 June 2023
Some of this back-of-house bloat will be addressed in the next set of subway stations to be built, where spaces will likely be consolidated and shared.
—Curbed, 13 Feb. 2023
But the scenario has instead provided another example of what critics say is bureaucratic bloat that enriches consultancies at the expense of public agencies.
—Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
Images Beets are another potassium-rich food, which can help counteract sodium in your body, and therefore bloat.
—Colleen De Bellefonds, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
White House Plumbers thus tells a clear, coherent story about a famous event in American history, and at just five episodes there's not much bloat to complain of (though it probably could've been made as a movie in an earlier era).
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2023
An all-natural supplement that eliminates belly bloat and soothes abdominal discomfort is also a smart choice.
—Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023
Verb
The symptoms of food sensitivity are usually just felt in the GI system—think bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Clec, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2023
If that’s you, the milk sugar can sit in your gut where bacteria feast on it, causing excess, smelly gas and bloating.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 19 Sep. 2023
Scherzer had back-to-back stinkers against Atlanta and the New York Yankees in June that bloated his ERA to 4.45.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2023
These beneficial bacteria can also alleviate digestive issues such as bloating, gas, or diarrhea.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
The most common symptoms of peptic ulcer disease are burning stomach pain, heartburn, nausea and bloating or belching, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Jonel Aleccia, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
This also helps you to avoid overeating, which can put unnecessary pressure on your digestive system and cause more bloating.
—Christine Nguyen, D.o. Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
There is no cure; however, there are treatments that can treat symptoms, which can include fever, pelvic pain, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.
—Devan McGuinness, Parents, 3 Sep. 2023
High-Fat Foods Greasy food like pizza, cheeseburgers, and donuts can slow down digestion and lead to bloating, nausea, and gas, says Dr. Peralta-Reich.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 17 Aug. 2023
Noun
But trying to attack bloat in the federal workforce would likely take long and result in only modest savings.
—Laura Doan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2023
During the celebration, Fritz fans can enter a special birthday giveaway for a chance to meet the bloat.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2023
After a year of bloat, the company faced increasing pressure to cut back, leading to the firm laying off a grand total of 21,000 employees since last November.
—Bykylie Robison, Fortune, 27 July 2023
Thomas Hardy’s rewrite: Where’s the flesh of the tender Dorset cow, whose herd is dying of bloat?
—Marti Trgovich, The New Yorker, 8 July 2023
Another type of bloat, water bloat, often flares up due to hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle, dehydration, or excess sodium intake.
—Colleen De Bellefonds, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
Watching Batman in our current era of superhero bloat is a trip.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 16 June 2023
Some of this back-of-house bloat will be addressed in the next set of subway stations to be built, where spaces will likely be consolidated and shared.
—Curbed, 13 Feb. 2023
But the scenario has instead provided another example of what critics say is bureaucratic bloat that enriches consultancies at the expense of public agencies.
—Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English blout, blote soft, pliable, from Old Norse blautr soft, weak; akin to Old English blēat miserable
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1677, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of bloat was
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“Bloat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloat. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.
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Kids Definition
bloat
verbˈblōt
: to swell by filling with or as if with water or air : puff up
Medical Definition
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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