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potbelly

noun
pot·​bel·​ly | \ ˈpät-ˌbe-lē How to pronounce potbelly (audio) \

Definition of potbelly

1 : an enlarged, swollen, or protruding abdomen

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Examples of potbelly in a Sentence

a man with a potbelly he began exercising to get rid of his growing potbelly and to improve his health

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Because of that emphasis, the study rests on examining the magnetism of 11 potbellies currently located in La Democracia, Guatemala. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "The Fascinating History of Magnetism Goes Back Even Longer Than We Thought," 6 Aug. 2019 All three potbellies worked as therapy pigs, traveling around to provide emotional support to people in need, according to Howell. — Htv National Desk, Houston Chronicle, "'These pigs were here to love people': Woman says 2 of her therapy pigs were beaten to death," 8 June 2019

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First Known Use of potbelly

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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potbelly

noun

English Language Learners Definition of potbelly

: a large, round stomach that sticks out

potbelly

noun
pot·​bel·​ly | \ ˈpät-ˌbel-ē How to pronounce potbelly (audio) \
plural potbellies

Medical Definition of potbelly

: an enlarged, swollen, or protruding abdomen also : a condition characterized by such an abdomen that is symptomatic of disease or malnourishment

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