eructate

[ ih-ruhk-teyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, e·ruc·tat·ed, e·ruc·tat·ing.

1. to eruct.

Other Words From

• e·ruc·ta·tion [ih-ruhk-, tey, -sh, uh, n, ee-ruhk-], noun
• e·ruc·ta·tive [ih-, ruhk, -t, uh, -tiv], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of eructate¹

First recorded in 1630–40, eructate is from the Latin word ēructātus discharged, sent forth. See eruct, -ate ¹

Related Words

• emit
• gush