NYT Dictionary

POTBELLY

/ˈpɑt.ˌbɛliː/
NounPOT-bel-lypot-bel-ly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023

Meaning

A large, protruding, or swollen abdomen; a paunch.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pot + belly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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