as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
humorous anecdotes that are likely to evoke lots of smiles but few belly laughs
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Recent Examples of belly laugh
Morrison misses his late partner’s gigantic belly laugh that would engulf everything in its orbit.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
As Forbes notes, there have been shows nominated under the comedy category that wouldn’t necessarily be considered a barrel of belly laughs, like Gilmore Girls, which leaned toward a more subtle (and fast-paced) comedy.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 16 Sep. 2024
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
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
As Forbes notes, there have been shows nominated under the comedy category that wouldn’t necessarily be considered a barrel of belly laughs, like Gilmore Girls, which leaned toward a more subtle (and fast-paced) comedy.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 16 Sep. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for belly laugh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly laugh
Noun
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Ah, the drama, the laughter, the tears, just like pearls!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Their restaurant is alive with a whirl of energy — Greek and English voices fly across the room, the grill sizzles, plates clink, the phone rings and laughter punctuates it all.—
Lillian Parker,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But according to Scott poking fun at ourselves can accomplish much more than a few giggles.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Mar. 2025
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But giggles gave way to nerves when Parasite lost the next two awards for which it was nominated, best production design and film editing.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a bit role, Morgan McGhee delivers big laughs with her loopy take as a newscaster.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast co-host was spotted sharing a laugh with his daughter Mia and his niece Savannah Phillips on Christmas at Sandringham in December 2024, joining the royals for church on the holiday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Belly laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20laugh. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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