bay window

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A protruding belly.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Marriages that are based only on sex appeal generally fizzle out as soon as he gets a bay window and her figure becomes a bit lumpish.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The stomach of a pregnant woman.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bay window” mean?

A protruding belly.

Is “bay window” formal or informal?

bay window is generally slang.