1. a protruding belly; a round, bulging stomach
Usage: informal
2. a type of wood-burning stove with a rounded, bulging shape

Examples

• After years of overeating, he developed a noticeable potbelly.
• The old man’s potbelly stretched his shirt tight.
• She patted her potbelly and laughed about her love of desserts.
• The cabin was heated by an old potbelly stove in the corner.
• They gathered around the potbelly to warm their hands.
• The antique potbelly stove was the centerpiece of the rustic kitchen.