1. a sound made when gas from the stomach is released through the mouth
Usage: informal

1. to release gas from the stomach through the mouth, making a sound
Usage: informal
2. to gently pat a baby’s back to help release gas from the stomach

Examples

• The baby let out a loud burp after drinking his bottle.
• Excuse me, I didn’t mean to burp so loudly.
• She burped the baby by patting his back gently.
• The soda made him burp several times.
• Please burp the baby before putting her down for a nap.
• He covered his mouth when he felt a burp coming.
• The nurse showed the new mother how to burp her newborn.