Meaning & Definition of word "Birth"
Birth
/bɜrθ/
noun:
- 1. The act or process of being born; the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its parent.
- Example: The birth of her daughter was one of the happiest moments of her life.
- 2. The state of being born; the time when a person or animal comes into life.
- Example: She registered her child's birth at the local office.
- 3. An origin or beginning; the starting point of something.
- Example: The birth of the internet changed communication forever.
verb:
- 1. To give birth to; to produce or bring forth offspring.
- Example: 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 of birth
Meaning: birthing a new idea
● Example Sentence: He was birthing a new idea during the brainstorming session.
Meaning: birthin' it
● Example Sentence: She was birthin' it when she completed that project.