flatulence
Americannoun
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flatulences
plural
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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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But romance is different from other trackable behaviors like sleep or flatulence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
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
In research published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X, a study led by UMD assistant research scientist Santiago Botasini used the device to measure flatulence in healthy adults.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 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
The idea was to scare the beast, because that’s when it unleashed its diabolical flatulence.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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