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Noun — A protruding belly, especially a large one on a man.

How to use paunch

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a beer paunch a growing paunch

Etymology

From Old French pance, going back to Latin pantex ("belly") — the same root that gives us "pancreas."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “paunch” mean?

The word “paunch” means a protruding belly, especially a large one on a man. In plain terms, a big round belly, or (in animals) the first stomach compartment.

How do you pronounce “paunch”?

“Paunch” is pronounced pawnch (/pɔːnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “paunch” in a sentence?

Here is “paunch” used in a sentence: “Years of beer and takeaways had left him with quite a paunch.”

What is another word for “paunch”?

Words with a similar meaning to “paunch” include bay window, beer baby, beer belly, beer gut, beer muscles and Buddha belly.

What part of speech is “paunch”?

“Paunch” is a noun.

Where does the word “paunch” come from?

The word “paunch” comes from Latin. From Old French pance, going back to Latin pantex ("belly") — the same root that gives us "pancreas.".

How many meanings does “paunch” have?

“Paunch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a protruding belly, especially a large one on a man.

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