Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
navel
noun
/ˈneɪ.vəl/
Definition
The small, central scar on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached during fetal development.
Examples
- She wore a top that exposed her navel.
- The doctor pointed out the navel during the examination.
- He has a small tattoo just above his navel.
Meaning
The navel commonly refers to the belly button, a visible mark on the skin that is a remnant from where a baby was connected to its mother in the womb.
Synonyms
- belly button
- umbilicus
