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

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

The most budget-friendly baby burp cloths cost about $5-$10, while midrange baby burp cloths go for $9-$15, and high-end baby burp cloths vary in price from about $15-$25. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 June 2025

Verb

Make sure to either ‘burp’ the jars periodically or poke steam holes in the top. —Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

Soon, there will be crying; there will be nursing and burping and spitting up and fussing and playing and giggles and bath time and trying to get this damn baby to sleep through the night. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 May 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