Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bellies

Noun
/ˈbɛliz/
Definition
The plural form of belly, referring to the front part of the human body or the abdomen.
Examples
  • After Thanksgiving dinner, many people feel their bellies are full.
  • The cat lay on its back, exposing its soft, furry bellies to the sun.
  • Kids often giggle when someone tickles their bellies.
Meaning
Bellies can refer to the stomach area where food is digested or can describe the rounded part of something.
Synonyms
  • Stomachs
  • Abdomens
  • Bellies (singular)
  • Paunches