burp

1 of 2

noun

ˈbərp 

: the act or an instance of belching

burp

2 of 2

verb

burped; burping; burps

intransitive verb

: belch

transitive verb

1

: belch

2

: to help (a baby) expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back

Synonyms

Noun

• belch

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Wicks says a nurturing burp hold, when a baby is tucked to their caregiver’s chest with a blanket, is best way to bond and learn more about your baby. —Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 7 July 2025

It’s well established that burps, or emissions, of carbon dioxide are bad for the oceans. —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2025

Verb

Other reported side effects include nausea, bloating, and burping. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025

Because warmer water is worse at taking in oxygen, the warmer waters at the ocean’s surface mean that less oxygen is absorbed into the ocean overall, as more carbon dioxide is burped into the atmosphere. —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

imitative

First Known Use

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1932, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing burp

• burp gun

Rhymes for burp

• chirp
• usurp

Kids Definition

burp

1 of 2 noun

ˈbərp 

: belch entry 2

burp

2 of 2 verb

1

: belch entry 1 sense 1

2

: to help a baby expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back

Medical Definition

burp

1 of 2 noun

ˈbərp 

: belch

burp

2 of 2 intransitive verb

: belch

transitive verb

: to help (a baby) expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the back