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Word of the Day – Eruct

By February 9, 2023Word of the Day

Eruct (verb)

e-rukt

to belch, as gas from the stomach.

Eruct comes from the Latin verb ērūgere, “to belch out, discharge noisily.”

Example sentences

“He eructed, showing his appreciation for the meal.”

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