baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

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Rihanna made waves by debuting a new baby bump on the red carpet at the event. Michael Nied, People.com, 14 May 2025 Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stunned in a bold red Prabal Gurung ball gown, while Rihanna revealed her baby bump just hours before the event in a chic Miu Miu ensemble. Essence, 9 May 2025 From a surprise baby bump to a sleek race-car entrance, these celebrities joined a small but mighty club of stars who have opted to make the famous Met steps not just a runway but a stage. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 May 2025 Madeleine Schulz 4 hours ago Rihanna Is Here, and Pregnant! Hours after A$AP Rocky arrived, Rihanna appeared on the Met steps in a Marc Jacobs suit perfectly tailored to her baby bump. Vogue, 6 May 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 19 May. 2025.

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