baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

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On May 5, the 9-time Grammy winning singer stole the show at the Met Gala ahead of her arrival when she was spotted debuting her third baby bump in the streets of New York before attending the annual event. Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 June 2025 The video montage, which has amassed almost 1 million likes and over 5 million views, takes viewers through the years: from the 2014 strip showing Fuimaono's baby bump, to the next year featuring their newborn, and eventually to 2024—a family of four with two joyful children. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 Rihanna officially revealed her baby bump last month at the 2025 Met Gala alongside A$AP Rocky, the father of her children. Vibe, VIBE.com, 4 June 2025 The actor was photographed in London, England, walking with his wife, who appeared to have a baby bump. Katie Mannion, People.com, 18 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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