baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

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Jana Duggar, husband announce pregnancy after celebrating first anniversary Duggar announced her pregnancy with a series of Instagram photos alongside her husband and her growing baby bump. Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025 In the past, Rihanna has freed the baby bump in a variety of ways—from casual (with a cropped polo shirt and jeans), to super dressy (a totally-sheer black Dior dress). Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025 The images showed a side view of Kirke's growing baby bump as Badgley and their 4-year-old son kissed it. Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025 At the end of the video, Kelly shows off her baby bump. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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