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potbelly

[pot-bel-ee] / ˈpɒtˌbɛl i /


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His swanky West Hollywood atelier had colorful wallpaper and African masks on the walls, a huge potbelly stove and a full bar, where customers could indulge throughout a fitting.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

Talia Greis, from Australia, won Macro, with an abstract portrait of a potbelly seahorse in the murky waters near Bare Island, Sydney.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

The loft, which rented for $40 a month, had no electricity — power was wired in from a light fixture in the hall — and was heated with a potbelly stove.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

It's hard not to mistake Sanders for Father Christmas, especially with his white facial hair, potbelly and festive get-up.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2022

He is surprised to see his father, standing in stocking feet, a small potbelly visible beneath his oat-colored sweater vest, his mustache turning gray.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri