bloat
1 of 2verb/bloʊt/
Forms:bloats,bloating,bloated,bloated
1
to become larger and uncomfortable, often due to gas or excess fluid
- Consuming too much salty food can cause your body to bloat.
- Ongoing digestive issues are currently causing the stomach to bloat.
- After the large meal, his stomach bloated noticeably.
- By the time they recognized the allergy, the face had already bloated.
- Avoiding certain foods will help prevent the stomach from bloating in the future.
2
to cause something to swell or become distended, often due to excess fluid, gas, or overeating
transitive- Overindulging in salty snacks can bloat the body with water retention.
- Carbonated drinks can bloat the abdomen by introducing excess gas into the digestive system.
- Eating too quickly can bloat the digestive tract, leading to discomfort and bloating.
- Processed foods high in sodium can bloat the face and limbs by causing water retention.
- Some medications can bloat the body as a side effect, leading to swelling in various parts of the body.