baby bump
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baby bump
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Just last week, the actress shared a mirror selfie in which she could be seen showing off her growing baby bump, pulling up her black shirt to flaunt her stomach, while grimacing at the camera.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Ramsay, the daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay, shared the news on Instagram on Saturday, posting a photograph showing off her baby bump as the smiling pair stare into each other's eyes.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Steinfeld flaunted her pregnancy during the awards circuit earlier this year, cradling her baby bump at the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026
Roberts, 40, could be seen cradling her baby bump in front of a Christmas tree in a photo gallery shared on Instagram.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025
I go rigid, smiling thinly, as I eye her baby bump and try to subtly move away from it.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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