baby bump
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baby bump
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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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
I rubbed my still barely visible baby bump as I spotted an old friend from St. Petersburg who was waiting to meet me for dinner at a nearby cafe.
From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025
“Saw Keanu Reeves on broadway and now I’m 9 months pregnant,” she captioned her post, which featured photos of her baby bump, “This is very on brand for me.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
When Beyoncé revealed her baby bump on stage at the 2011 MTV Awards, columnists tripped over themselves to speculate what it might mean for her music.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025
I glance at her baby bump, shaking my head as a surprising swell of contempt fills my chest.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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