potbelly

[ pot-bel-ee ]

noun

, plural pot·bel·lies.

1. a distended or protuberant belly.
2. potbelly stove.
3. potbelly wood.

potbelly

/ ˈpɒtˌbɛlɪ /

noun

1. a protruding or distended belly
2. a person having such a belly
3. a small bulbous stove in which wood or coal is burned

Derived Forms

• ˈpotˌbellied, adjective

Other Words From

• potbellied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of potbelly¹

First recorded in 1705–15; pot ¹ + belly

Example Sentences

Sandwiched in between was a “Potbelly Punch” of SoCal Fruit Punch and mandarin vodka.

From The Daily Beast

After building some followers, I started performing at the Potbelly Sandwich Shop by my house in Maryland.

From The Daily Beast

He tells us about the controversy over his appearance and how he started singing in a Potbelly Sandwich Shop.

From The Daily Beast

The Falcone family owns seven dogs, two cats, and two potbelly pigs.

From The Daily Beast

As for current crushes, she likes a clean-shaven George Clooney, but with a giant beard (and a potbelly to match) in Syriana.

From The Daily Beast

Abara followed his comfortable potbelly into the room; his fluty voice was indignant: "I never snore."

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