baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

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Elsewhere, in what feels like an entirely different (but still entertaining) show, Sunny seeks to secure an internship before her baby bump starts showing. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026 At the beginning of her music video, Latto shows off her baby bump, a nursery, and includes home videos from her childhood. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 The low-key couple welcomed the bundle back in December after the former tennis star, 44, was seen around town covering up a baby bump on school runs. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026 Others were more imperceptible, like Rihanna on the red carpet with a baby bump. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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