26984 words

belly

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
the stomach or the front part of the body between your chest and your legs:

Examples:

He fell asleep with a full belly and a happy heart.
By the sixth month of pregnancy, Gina's belly had begun to swell.
2
the rounded or curved part of an object:

Examples:

The belly of the aircraft was painted red.
3
the stomach, or the front part of your body at the waist, between your chest and legs
4
if a company or a plan goes belly up, it fails:

Examples:

Small companies are more likely to go belly up than their larger competitors.

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