baby bump

noun

: the enlarged abdomen of a pregnant woman

Examples of baby bump in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Tuesday, April 9, the High School Musical alum, 35, shared a beautiful photograph of herself cradling her baby bump while sporting a figure-hugging brown dress. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 The card showed off Duff’s growing family and her growing baby bump. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024 In January, Waterhouse turned heads during the Emmy Awards red carpet in Tiffany jewelry and a red Valentino dress that accentuated her baby bump. USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024 Fresh off debuting her baby bump, Vanessa Hudgens is rolling out something delicious for her soon-to-arrive little one — and enlisting fellow Hollywood moms in the process. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024 In the shots, the two were both dressed in all-black outfits and took turns cradling Sullivan's baby bump. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024 These baby bump speakers allow parents to safely play any music or voice messages directly to the baby from any iOS, Android, or standard audio device. Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024 From Vanessa Hudgens revealing her baby bump to Florence Pugh and Emma Stone bringing back peplum, see the best moments from the 2024 Oscars red carpet. Di'amond Moore, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024 On Sunday, Hudgens walked the 96th Academy Awards red carpet while showing off her baby bump in a floor-length black turtleneck dress. Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2024

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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 27 Apr. 2024.

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