The Open Dictionary

belly

noun

UK/ˈbel.i/
US/ˈbel.i/

Definitions of belly noun

  1. Countableinformal

    The front part of the body between the chest and legs; the stomach.

    • After a hearty meal, he drifted off to sleep, content and full.

    • By her sixth month of pregnancy, Gina's belly was noticeably protruding.

    • After the elaborate Thanksgiving dinner, I felt the fullness in my belly.

  2. Countable

    The rounded or bulging part of an object.

    • The underside of the airplane was painted in red.

    • The belly of the guitar is where its resonant sound originates.

    • The belly of the large jar requires additional support.

Idioms

  • go belly up

    To fail completely; to become bankrupt or cease to function.

    • Many startups go belly up in their first few years.