paunch

Example Sentences

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A few of them had graying hair, some were going bald, and I spied a paunch or two.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Charlotte insists there's a paunch, but nobody else sees it.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2023

“Best Shape of My Life” begins as a weight-loss show — Will has a mild dad-bod paunch.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2022

"The portly patriarch of paunch persevered to pulverise the Baron of Beardonkadonk in the final match," the park announced on Twitter, adding that the champ was "still chowing down".

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2021

He had taken off his suit coat, and his middle-aged paunch strained against his vest.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu