belly laugh

noun

1. a deep, loud, hearty laugh.

belly laugh

noun

1. a loud deep hearty laugh

Word History and Origins

Origin of belly laugh¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

I’m touched by his story and applaud his resilience, but “Sugar Daddy” didn’t provoke many memorable belly laughs from this sympathetic critic.

From Los Angeles Times

Being with Jay showed me a partnership rooted in intellectual and emotional connection, belly laughs and honesty.

From Los Angeles Times

"The audience burst into a huge laugh, like a real... belly laugh. It surprised me how loud it was, like I'd really said something funny."

From BBC

If “Strangelove” was a belly laugh, “Fail Safe” was a muffled cry.

From Los Angeles Times

He had that same huge grin that was about to break into a deep belly laugh.

From Literature