baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

Examples of baby bump in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Elaine Welteroth had just had a beautiful day on an island in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula with her husband Johnathan Singletary and her baby bump in a swimsuit for the first time. Kelly Glass, Parents, 26 Nov. 2023 Pregnant Sienna Miller concealed her baby bump in a chic, oversized ensemble while out at a special launch for her fashion designer sister on Monday. Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023 Markle’s own headline-making moment was not thanks to a statement outfit flourish, but her baby bump, framed by a black Givenchy column dress made by Waight Keller herself. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2023 The flyer had an image of her in a yellow two-piece showing off her very visible baby bump. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Nov. 2023 In the photos, the actor posed next to his wife, who wore an open white shirt showing her baby bump. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023 On Sunday, September 10, the reality star and wellness mogul—who is pregnant with her fourth child—shared a series of portraits in which she can be seen cradling her baby bump. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2023 The reality star has shared her pregnancy journey with fans, posting photos of her baby bump on social media. Anna Chan, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2023 Images shared via their joint Instagram post show the detail that went into Kardashian Barker and Barker's looks, with the reality star's flowy red dress making the costume possible even with a baby bump poking inside it. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023 See More

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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 6 Dec. 2023.

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