beer bellies

noun

plural of beer belly
as in obesities
an enlarged or bulging abdomen a former jock whose most impressive physical asset these days is his bloated beer belly

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  1. bellies
  2. corporations
  3. bay windows
  4. stomachs
Noun
  • On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Diners don’t have to break the bank to fill their bellies, with an average meal for one costing about $18, and dinner for two around $65.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bellies
Noun
  • Trump has said that the ballroom would be funded by private donations, with corporations like Comcast and Amazon among the donors covering the costs.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There will also be tickets made available to certain groups, such as corporations or local organizations via LA28’s Community Ticket Program.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of corporations
Noun
  • Deep bay windows overlook the gardens, bringing plenty of daylight into the rooms.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Row of colorful Victorian houses with bay windows in the Mission District of San Francisco.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bay windows
Noun
  • Scientists have also found giant squid beaks (its biting apparatus) in sperm whale stomachs.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Preliminary laboratory tests detected cyanide, while postmortem examinations found tomatoes in the animals’ stomachs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomachs
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