bay window

bay window

1. A large, protruding window that extends from the wall of a building and creates an alcove inside. Mom still decorates the bay window for every holiday.
2. slang A large or bulging stomach. If you don't get that bay window under control, you'll be asked to play Santa Claus this year!
See also: bay, window
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bay window

n. a belly; an abdomen. You are going to have to do something about that bay window.
See also: bay, window
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • window
  • Windows
  • window dressing
  • be wide open
  • wide open
  • crack a/the window (open)
  • in for it
  • be in for it
  • (it) won't bother me at all/any
  • (it) won't bother me any
References in periodicals archive
The characterful dining room has two large bay windows to the front elevation, open fireplace with decorative surround and double doors leading to the stunning 32ft riverside conservatory.
Right, the impressive bay window and (top) the mezzanine level
Lacey wanted to laugh, but knew better; there was always the chance I would renege on my promise to build a bay window. "Well, Mr.
Bedroom one has a bay window to the front, a wardrobe and a door to the fully tiled en-suite.
Next to the kitchen is a breakfast area, set within a bay window overlooking the garden.
Hallway, cloakroom, bay windowed lounge, dining room, breakfasting kitchen range stove and utility.
On the first floor there is a landing and door to the master bedroom which has a bay window to the front overlooking the green and its own dressing room with built-in wardrobes.
The living room is an impressive 26ft 1in by 20ft 4in and has a leaded bay window to the front with window seat and leaded French doors flanked by leaded windows to the back garden.
Application ref: R/2013/0134/FF Validation Date: April 2 Address: 5 Lowcross Avenue, Guisborough TS14 8BP Proposal: Two storey extension at rear including installation of bay window at side.
The three-bedroom Cheadle has a lounge with feature bay window, a fully fitted kitchen and dining area with French doors to the back garden and a separate dining room.
On entry through a porch, there is a hall with laminate flooring and a front lounge with a bay window and a fireplace with an electric fire.
Inside is a hall, sitting room with bay window and fireplace, dining room also with bay window, rear lounge, conservatory and a fitted kitchen/diner that is openplan to a second conservatory.
Q: I get a lot of condensation on my bedroom bay window, including the strips of wall between the windows - it can be very wet.
The wave tracking system is essentially a curtain pole that curves around the shape of your bay window, giving flow and style and instantly adding a modern but elegant look to your room.
The sitting room features a bay window and a cast iron fireplace with timber surround.