potbelly

noun

Meaning

A prominent, rounded stomach that protrudes from the torso.

Examples

The old man sat on the porch, his potbelly resting comfortably against his belt.
He tried to suck in his potbelly before the photo was taken.

Synonyms: paunch, belly, beer belly

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potbelly

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒtˌbɛli/

Definition

A prominent, rounded stomach that protrudes from the torso.

Examples

The old man sat on the porch, his potbelly resting comfortably against his belt.
He tried to suck in his potbelly before the photo was taken.
A sedentary lifestyle often leads to the development of a potbelly.

Synonyms of potbelly

Words with a similar meaning to potbelly:

paunch
belly
beer belly

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