belly (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛli/

Definition

The front part of the human body below the chest, or the underside of an animal's body.

Examples

• He rubbed his belly in satisfaction after the large meal.

• The cat's soft belly was exposed as it slept.

• The pilot had to make an emergency landing on the belly of the plane.

How to Use belly

belly button (collocation)

The navel. — "My belly button is an 'innie'."

belly up (idiom)

To fail or go bankrupt (often used for businesses). — "Many small restaurants went belly up during the pandemic."

belly laugh (collocation)

A deep, hearty laugh that shakes the body. — "He let out a loud belly laugh at the joke."

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