potbelly

• Sustantivo que designa un vientre prominente o abultado, usado a menudo de manera informal para referirse a la panza; también denota un tipo de estufa convexa de leña o carbón.

A noun referring to a protruding or distended belly, often used informally to describe a paunch; also denotes a type of bulbous stove used for burning wood or coal.

1. A protruding bellyB1informal

   A large, round, and protruding stomach, often associated with being overweight.

   Panza prominente

   • He developed a potbelly from years of eating junk food.
   • The old man laughed, his potbelly jiggling.
   • She tried to hide her potbelly under a loose shirt.

   Sinónimosbulgegutpaunchspare tire

2. A type of stoveB2informal

   A bulbous cast-iron stove that burns wood or coal, often used for heating.

   Estufa panzona

   • The cabin was heated by a small potbelly stove.
   • They gathered around the potbelly to warm their hands.
   • The old potbelly in the corner gave the room a rustic feel.

   Sinónimospotbelly stove