baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

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The image, which was a snap of a Polaroid picture, showed Emma in a bikini, with Payton adorably holding her baby bump. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 The actress previously showed off her baby bump in a red jumpsuit. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 July 2026 The video saw her walk in front of a fireplace wearing a white dress before uncrossing her arms to reveal a baby bump. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for baby bump

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Jul. 2026.

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