potbellied

adjective

pot·​bel·​lied ˈpät-ˌbe-lēd How to pronounce potbellied (audio)
: having a potbelly

Examples of potbellied in a Sentence

an old, potbellied cat that now needs a ramp just to get on the sofa
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Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of potbellied was in 1657

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“Potbellied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potbellied. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

potbellied

adjective
pot·​bel·​lied ˈpät-ˌbel-ēd How to pronounce potbellied (audio)
: having a potbelly
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