belly laugh

noun

: a deep hearty laugh

Examples of belly laugh in a Sentence

He has an infectious belly laugh. The show provided lots of belly laughs.
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Operation Mincemeat review: An irresistible musical farce brings British boldness and belly laughs to Broadway Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Micro meal This April Fool's prank, while small in proportions, will generate big belly laughs! Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025 The production’s balance to find its heart alongside lots of belly laughs is owed to a story that teeters on being an inside joke among Broadway lovers without crossing that line. David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025 Strong had all the tools: a remarkable and versatile singing voice, impeccable acting chops, and a love of the belly laugh spotlight unrivaled even by her illustrious pals. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for belly laugh

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of belly laugh was in 1916

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“Belly laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belly%20laugh. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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