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
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 2019 The Phillies raced to the division lead despite Harper’s May slump and Nola’s bloated earned-run average. — Scott Lauber, https://www.inquirer.com, "The Phillies rebuilt their core. They’re about to learn if they have enough depth. | Scott Lauber," 5 June 2019 Former starter Matt Wisler’s bloated ERA belies his overall effectiveness. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "For starters, Quantrill in bullpen is one piece of Padres’ rotation equation," 22 June 2019 As the winter’s bloated snowpack — about 300 percent of average in the San Juan Mountains that surround Lake City — began to melt quickly, the high water was strong enough to push the debris downstream. — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, "18,000 sandbags later, Lake City flood fears diminish even as rivers rise across southwestern Colorado," 16 June 2019 Beutner took issue with frequent claims that the district’s bureaucracy is bloated. — Howard Blume, latimes.com, "After failed funding campaign, L.A. Unified chief outlines budget plan," 6 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
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 2019 Its later bloat tells the story of how digitization ate the world. — Brian Barrett, WIRED, "iTunes Is Dead. Let's Pay Our Respects," 3 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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