birth

noun
UK: /bɜːθ/
US: /bɝːθ/

  1. The act of being born; the moment when a baby comes out of its mother's body.

    1. She had a baby girl birth at home last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The birth of their first child brought them immense joy and new responsibilities. [ ] [ ]

  2. Origin or beginning of something; the start or emergence of an idea, organization, or movement.

    1. The birth of the Internet changed how people connect. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project's birth was marked by innovative ideas and collaborative spirit. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

delivery childbirth origin beginning start emergence
birth transitive-verb

  1. To assist in the process of childbirth; to deliver a baby.

    1. She helped birth the calf on her farm today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Midwives are trained to birth babies safely in a variety of settings. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "birth" in English means: The act of being born; the moment when a baby comes out of its mother's body., Origin or beginning of something; the start or emergence of an idea, organization, or movement..

The phonetic transcription of "birth" is /bɜːθ/ in British English and /bɝːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "birth": delivery, childbirth, origin, beginning, start, emergence.

Example usage of "birth": "She had a baby girl birth at home last night.". More examples on the page.