baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

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Following the announcement on Saturday, June 7, the couple attended the U.K. premiere of Hiddleston’s The Life of Chuck during SXSW London, where Ashton showed off her baby bump on the red carpet. Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 7 June 2025 Most people don’t have to worry about hiding a growing baby bump while modeling in a seductive lingerie shoot. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 30 May 2025 Her halter-style dress featured a twisted scarf neckline that draped across the chest and shoulders, while side cutouts — knotted on her left side — revealed her baby bump. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2025 The Grammy winner took the stage in an outfit that showed off her baby bump. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for baby bump

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby bump was in 1980

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“Baby bump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20bump. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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