baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

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Fan votes kept him on the show until Tuesday, when he and Carson, and her burgeoning baby bump, were eliminated. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Rather than always keeping her baby bumps concealed or camouflaged, the hitmaker embraced bold colors and cutouts that made her belly a focal point. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 For the outing, the 43-year-old actress bared her baby bump in a strapless, long-sleeved, sheer black top. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 30 Sep. 2026 The model debuted her baby bump in May at the Cannes Film Festival, where the couple posed together while walking a red carpet. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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