baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

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In the post, Mario placed his hand over his girlfriend's bare baby bump. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 The news was confirmed by People after Mariano shared a bikini picture holding their first child and showing off her growing baby bump. Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026 On Sunday, the Sinners actor arrived at the 2026 Golden Globes in a Prada peach silk chiffon dress with silver sequined crisscross embroidery, and the most exciting accessory of all: a baby bump. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026 The actress debuted her baby bump by walking the awards show red carpet in a custom yellow Matthew Reisman gown. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baby bump

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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 5 Feb. 2026.

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