pot-bellied

A pot-bellied man sits comfortably in an armchair reading a newspaper.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a protruding belly: "pot-bellied" describes a person or animal with a large, rounded belly that sticks out, often due to fat accumulation or poor posture. It is typically used in a descriptive or mildly humorous manner.

Usage Examples

• (The man had a large, protruding stomach.)
• (The pig has a distinctive rounded stomach.)

Advanced Usage

• "pot-bellied stove": a type of cast-iron stove with a rounded, bulging shape, resembling a pot belly.
  • They warmed their hands by the pot-bellied stove in the cabin. (The stove had a round, bulbous body.)

Variants and Related Words

• Potbelly (noun): a large, protruding belly.

  • He developed a potbelly after years of sedentary work. (He acquired a rounded stomach.)

• Potbellied (adjective): alternative spelling of "pot-bellied".

  • The potbellied man laughed heartily. (Same as pot-bellied.)

Synonyms

• Paunchy: having a large, protruding belly (often used for men).

  • The paunchy businessman relaxed after lunch.

• Belly-heavy: having a heavy or prominent stomach.

  • The belly-heavy dog waddled across the yard.

Related Idioms

• Potbelly pig: a specific breed of pig known for its rounded belly.
  • She kept a potbelly pig as a pet. (A pig with a naturally pot-bellied appearance.)