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Definition of potbelly

potbelly

/ˈpɑːtˌbɛl.i/
pot · bel · ly
Plural:potbellies
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Adjective:potbellied
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• noun

1

A large, rounded, protruding abdomen or stomach.

Example

"After years of a sedentary office lifestyle, he decided to start jogging to reduce his growing potbelly."

2

A cast-iron stove with a rounded, bulging middle, burning wood or coal for heating.

Example

"They gathered around the old cast-iron potbelly in the cabin to warm their hands after skiing."

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• Nearby Words

potato chips
potato salad
potbellied
potbelly
potency
potent
potential

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century, this compound combines 'pot' and 'belly', likening a protruding human abdomen to the rounded, bulging shape of an iron cooking pot.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Potbelly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/potbelly
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