bloat
adjective
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bloat
verb
bloated;
bloating;
bloats
Definition of bloat (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to make turgid or swollen
b
: to cause abdominal distension in
2
: to fill to capacity or overflowing
bloat
nounDefinition of bloat (Entry 3 of 3)
1a
: one that is bloated
b
: unwarranted or excessive growth or enlargement
bureaucratic bloat
2
: digestive disturbance of ruminant animals and especially cattle marked by accumulation of gas in one or more stomach compartments
3
: a condition of large dogs marked by distension and usually life-threatening rotation of the stomach
Examples of bloat in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The macBook Air's four cells will bloat and expand over time, says computer repair doctor COO Aaron Schoeffler, which increases the risk of puncture. — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "Things Come Apart: MacBook Air," 24 Aug. 2019 That spark vanished after intermission with Brahms’s Serenade No. 1, which had its lovely moments but overall felt bloated, and many players’ weariness was audible during the final movements. — Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, "At Tanglewood, thunderstorms and Yo-Yo Ma struck a dramatic note with the BSO," 19 Aug. 2019 Women have learned to expect — and deal with — certain period symptoms, like headaches, diarrhea, cramping, bloating, and fatigue. — Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, "Here's Why You Might Experience Dizziness During Your Period — and Why You Shouldn't Ignore It," 16 Aug. 2019 Since the 1940s, the diet has been touted as a way to reduce bloating and shed weight, though nutritionists today don't necessarily support those claims. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, "Eating more gluten early in life is tied to children's higher risk of celiac disease, a study says," 13 Aug. 2019 For many women, the end of periods — and cramps, bloating and PMS-ing — is something to celebrate! — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, "The Science of How Your Body Ages," 29 May 2019 According to the American Kennel Club, ingesting ice cream made for humans can cause gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and vomiting in dogs. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "PetSmart Is Giving Out Free Dog-Friendly Sundaes to Pups to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month," 8 July 2019 For instance, raising significant debt to buy biotech startups would bloat its balance sheet with no guarantee that the revenue to service it and diversify its sales will materialize in time. — Charley Grant, WSJ, "AbbVie and Big Pharma: No Miracle Cures," 25 June 2019 In this scenario, the Kings get Whiteside’s bloated contract for one year, then can figure out the center position moving forward next summer. — Rohan Nadkarni, SI.com, "Five NBA Draft-Day Trades That Should Happen," 20 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Senate wants to put off creating a full-fledged service for at least a year, instead putting General Raymond in charge of both Space Command and a putative Space Force, to avoid bureaucratic bloat. — The Economist, "Donald Trump creates Space Command but must wait for Space Force," 30 Aug. 2019 But Gunfight is a very, very good move from a publisher notorious for microtransactions, design bloat, and trend chasing. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Boom-shaka-laka: Call of Duty’s new “Gunfight” mode is like NBA Jam with guns," 11 July 2019 Besides, the All-Star roster bloat is a byproduct of much more than the rule that every team must be represented. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "Should Every MLB Team Have an All-Star?," 4 July 2019 In the eyes of the district, though, there’s no greater bloat than the health benefits. — Michael Finch Ii, sacbee, "Sacramento city schools could save millions on teachers’ health care. Will union play ball?," 4 June 2019 Ex-Creed singer Scott Stapp was once a troubled frontman whose public battles with mental illness, substance abuse, and his own messianic reputation made his name synonymous with the ego and bloat of late ‘90s rock. — Allison Stewart, chicagotribune.com, "Scott Stapp is all better now, and there might even be a Creed comeback in his looming future," 17 June 2019 Administrative bloat, subsidized by the federal government, makes both these problems worse. — Philip Hamburger, WSJ, "Stop Feeding College Bureaucratic Bloat," 2 June 2019 For anyone who struggles with bloat, a serving of these mineral-rich grains will help de-puff your body since they counter-balance salt. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "What Is Farro? Why You Should Add This Ancient Grain to Your Dinner Rotation," 30 May 2019 Getting back into your normal food and sleep routines will help shed the bloat from salt, grease and booze. — Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, PEOPLE.com, "Experts Share Their Best Tips on How to Avoid Vacation Weight Gain," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bloat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bloat
bloat
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of bloat
chiefly US
: too much growth
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bloat
verb
\ ˈblōt
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bloated;
bloating
Kids Definition of bloat
: to make swollen with or as if with fluid
bloat
transitive verb
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Medical Definition of bloat
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to make turgid:
a
: to produce edema in
b
: to cause or result in accumulation of gas in the digestive tract of
cucumbers sometimes bloat me
c
: to cause abdominal distension in
: to become turgid
bloat
nounMedical Definition of bloat (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a digestive disturbance of ruminant animals and especially cattle marked by accumulation of gas in one or more stomach compartments
2a
: a condition of large dogs marked by distension and usually life-threatening rotation of the stomach
b
: any flatulent digestive disturbance of domestic animals
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