Birth Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old Norse byrth; related to bear

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being

Short Definition:

emergence of baby etc. from womb

Examples:

• he was blind from birth
• despite a difficult birth he's fit and healthy

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

give birth to (a baby or other young)

Short Definition:

give birth to baby etc.

Examples:

• she birthed five children within ten years