flatulence

noun

flat·​u·​lence ˈfla-chə-lən(t)s How to pronounce flatulence (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being flatulent
2
: flatus expelled through the anus

Examples of flatulence in a Sentence

symptoms include nausea, flatulence, and cramps
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According to legend, the artist’s painting shows the King sitting high amid flatulence. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Chronic bodily states of indigestion, itchy skin, flatulence and slow-healing wounds were common and accommodated. — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 People can volunteer to don the smart underwear 24/7 in hopes of correlating the flatulence patterns with diet and microbiome composition across a much larger sample size. — Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 2 Mar. 2026 This includes symptoms like stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and flatulence. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatulence

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flatulence was in 1711

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“Flatulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatulence. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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Kids Definition

flatulence

noun
flat·​u·​lence ˈflach-ə-lən(t)s How to pronounce flatulence (audio)
: the presence of too much gas or air in the stomach or intestine

Medical Definition

flatulence

noun
flat·​u·​lence ˈflach-ə-lən(t)s How to pronounce flatulence (audio)
: the quality or state of being flatulent

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