burpee

/ ˈbɜːpiː /

noun

1. a squat thrust that starts and ends in a standing position
2. a piece of absorbent material placed on the shoulder while burping a baby

Word History and Origins

Origin of burpee¹

C20: sense 1 from Burpee test , a measure of endurance and coordination devised by R.H. Burpee , US psychologist

Example Sentences

The well-known Burpee garden supply company reveals, for example, that it is now offering the Mission Giant Orange Hybrid Marigold, which offers yellow-orange flowers 3 inches wide.

From Washington Times

Plant and seed retailers that ship nationally, such as Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, Burpee and Gurney’s Seed & Nursery Company, sell sweet potato slips, but gardeners can often start their own slips from something like a grocery store sweet potato.

From Seattle Times

Add in the burpee push-up, unused in this study, if you want upper-body exercise, or use a chair to make the burpees or squats less taxing.

From Washington Post

‘Juliette’ is a globe-shaped red, good for salads; ‘Burpee’s Burger’ is a great slicer; ‘Sweet Tangerine’ is a golden tomato.”

From Seattle Times

Gilford police Chief Anthony J. Bean Burpee said Thursday that Manson had turned himself in to law enforcement in Los Angeles the week before.

From Washington Times