flatulence
Americannoun
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the condition of having an accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal.
To avoid the uncomfortable feeling of flatulence, increase your fiber intake gradually.
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the expulsion of alimentary gas through the anus.
Symptoms include abdominal discomfort, flatulence, and headache.
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inflated and empty speech or writing; unsupported pretension; pomposity.
His lectures, noted for their flatulence, were popular fodder for mocking.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of flatulence
First recorded in 1700–10; from French ; flatul(ent) ( def. ) + -ence ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Eating foods that contain gluten can trigger a range of gut symptoms, such as diarrhoea, stomach aches, sloating and flatulence, indigestion and constipation.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
For flatulence, however, there is no widely accepted baseline.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
“We desperately need to understand what the baseline of human flatulence patterns are. It’s 2026 and we don’t know how many times the average American is farting every day.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
The frequency and volume of flatulence is a major reason people quit healthy, fiber-rich diets, which can be key to heading off gastrointestinal disorders and colon cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Muhammad grabs my camera and keeps it away from me, via his typical flatulence threats, while he scrolls through my pictures.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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