burped; burping; burps
1
: belch
2
: to help (a baby) expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back
Examples of burp in a Sentence
Noun
felt embarrassed when a burp escaped from his lips as the table was being cleared
Verb
Say “excuse me” when you burp.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The effect could conceivably have come from stellar variability—a burp from the star rather than a light-magnifying PBH.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
Plus fizzy drinks can cause bloating and burping for some people.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
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Noun
Just then, Han lets out a loud burp, and Yoon’s wife bursts into laughter.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The effect could conceivably have come from stellar variability—a burp from the star rather than a light-magnifying PBH.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Verb
Belching is also common, with many burping around 30 times daily.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
Plus fizzy drinks can cause bloating and burping for some people.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
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“Burp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burp. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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burp
1 of 2 nounburp
2 of 2 verb2
: to help a baby expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back
Medical Definition
burp
2 of 2 intransitive verb
: belch
: to help (a baby) expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the back
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