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/bɜrθ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act or process of being born; the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its parent.
The birth of her daughter was one of the happiest moments of her life.
The state of being born; the time when a person or animal comes into life.
She registered her child's birth at the local office.
An origin or beginning; the starting point of something.
The birth of the internet changed communication forever.
verb
To give birth to; to produce or bring forth offspring.
The queen bee will birth thousands of bees during her lifetime.
Etymology
Old English 'byrþ', related to 'beran' meaning to bear or carry.
Common Phrases and Expressions
give birth
To produce offspring from the body.
birthright
A right or privilege that one is entitled to by birth.
birth control
Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.
Related Words
motherhood
The state of being a mother.
infancy
The state of being an infant, the period of early childhood.
midwifery
The profession or practice of assisting in childbirth.
Slang Meanings
birthing a new idea
He was birthing a new idea during the brainstorming session.
birthin' it
She was birthin' it when she completed that project.