1. the front part of the human body between the chest and the pelvis; the stomach area
2. the stomach or digestive organ
3. the underside or lower part of an animal's body

1. to swell out or bulge

Examples

• She rubbed her full belly after the large meal.
• The dancer's belly moved gracefully to the music.
• The cat rolled over to show its white belly.
• Food sat heavy in his belly all afternoon.
• The ship's belly was filled with cargo.
• The sail began to belly in the strong wind.
• He patted his round belly and laughed.