Potbelly (Noun)
Meaning 1
Slang for a paunch.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Usages
Examples
- After years of indulging in beer and burgers, John had developed a prominent potbelly.
- His love of baked goods had taken its toll, and a potbelly was now clearly visible under his tight shirt.
- Middle age had caught up with Mark, and his once-flat stomach had given way to a soft potbelly.
- When he finally quit smoking, he traded in his six-pack for a potbelly, and his health didn't seem to benefit as much as he'd hoped.
- After decades of enjoying big meals and minimal exercise, David's potbelly had become a distinguishing feature of his physique.
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Meaning 2
A bulbous stove in which wood or coal is burned.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.