Pronunciation: /ˈbɛli/
noun the front part of the human body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels
A1 I have a big belly after eating too much.
A2 She rubbed her belly after a satisfying meal.
B1 The doctor pressed on my belly to check for any pain.
B2 The belly of the plane was filled with cargo.
C1 The chef prepared a delicious dish using pork belly.
C2 The dancer's belly movements were mesmerizing to watch.
verb none
A1 The baby belly laughed at the funny faces.
A2 She belly danced at the party last night.
B1 The dog belly crawled under the fence to escape.
B2 He belly flopped into the pool, making a big splash.
C1 The gymnast belly rolled across the mat with precision.
C2 The acrobat belly balanced on the tightrope with amazing skill.
adjective none
A1 She rubbed her belly after eating a big meal.
A2 The baby's belly button is so cute!
B1 He felt a slight pain in his belly and decided to see a doctor.
B2 The wrestler's belly was exposed as he performed a high-flying move.
C1 The chef prepared a delicious dish using pork belly as the main ingredient.
C2 The dancer's toned belly was the result of years of hard work and dedication.
adverb none
A1 She rubbed her belly as she walked to the kitchen.
A2 The baby giggled and patted his belly after eating a big meal.
B1 He laughed heartily, slapping his belly in amusement.
B2 The comedian's jokes had the audience clutching their bellies in laughter.
C1 The chef's special dish was so delicious that it left customers rubbing their bellies in satisfaction.
C2 After the feast, they all sat back with contented smiles, patting their full bellies.
pronoun none
A1 My belly is full after eating a big meal.
A2 She rubbed her belly and smiled after the delicious dinner.
B1 His belly rumbled with hunger as he waited for lunch.
B2 The doctor pressed gently on her belly to check for any tenderness.
C1 The massage therapist used hot stones to relax the tense muscles in his belly.
C2 Despite his efforts, the boxer couldn't quite get rid of the stubborn fat around his belly.
preposition none
A1 The cat slept on my belly.
A2 She placed her hand on her belly to feel the baby kick.
B1 He rested his head on her belly as they watched TV.
B2 The puppy nuzzled against her belly for warmth.
C1 The dancer's costume accentuated her toned belly.
C2 The athlete's six-pack abs were visible through his tight belly shirt.
conjunction none
A1 I have a big belly and I need to start exercising.
A2 She rubbed her belly and sighed contentedly after the meal.
B1 He ate so much that his belly started to hurt.
B2 Despite feeling full, he couldn't resist another slice of pizza for his belly was still rumbling.
C1 The chef created a unique dish that combined flavors that danced on the palate and warmed the belly.
C2 As the night grew colder, they huddled around the campfire, their bellies full from a hearty meal.
interjection none
A1 Ouch! My belly hurts.
A2 Belly, stop growling! I'll feed you soon.
B1 Belly, why do you always feel bloated after eating pasta?
B2 I can't believe how much I ate. Oh, belly, why did you let me do that?
C1 My belly aches from laughing so hard at the comedy show.
C2 As I dove into the crystal clear water, I felt a rush of excitement in my belly.
article none
A1 She rubbed her belly after eating a big meal.
A2 The baby kicked in her belly, signaling it was time to be born.
B1 He felt a pang in his belly, indicating he was hungry.
B2 The doctor pressed on her belly to check for any abnormalities.
C1 The massage therapist used hot stones to relax the muscles in her belly.
C2 The chef prepared a dish with pork belly that was both tender and flavorful.
formal The doctor examined her belly to check for any abnormalities.
informal I can't believe how much food I can fit in my belly!
slang I'm so full, my belly is about to burst!
figurative He laughed so hard that his belly hurt.
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