as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
humorous anecdotes that are likely to evoke lots of smiles but few belly laughs
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Recent Examples of belly laugh
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.
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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
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
Everyone likes to have those belly laughs and be silly.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
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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
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
Everyone likes to have those belly laughs and be silly.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for belly laugh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly laugh
Noun
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On April 18, that reverence will look like music, laughter and a line of people waiting for something hot out of the fryer — a simple plate carrying stories from across the world, all landing in one place.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The annual Par 3 Tournament is full of laughter, kids carrying clubs, and even a few hole-in-ones.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Auriemma responded with a chuckle when asked what is making Notre Dame so good right now.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Conrad is full of wordy comic dialogue that often sings in its idiosyncrasy but also elicits little more than a chuckle.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wishing you all a week of giggles, group projects, and—yes—solidarity.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their antics made Huntington Beach a national laughingstock — but Gates and his pals so far have had the last giggle.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Willy laments to his stout and thankless wife, Linda (Laurie Metcalf, upholding her reputation as a Broadway MVP), that buyers on the road laugh at him — that one even called him a shrimp.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Five years — and many an Emmy later — the show's portrayal of strong female friendship doesn't cease to be inspiring, earning more than its fair share of laughs along the way.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The event also had free opportunities to take photos, get ice cream snickers and have earned a Super Bowl post card.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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