birth

Definition

  • n. the time when something begins (especially life)
  • n. the event of being born
  • n. a baby born; an offspring

Word forms

Present participle
birthing
Past tense
birthed
Third person singular
births
Past participle
birthed

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The birth of a child is a joyful event for the whole family.

  2. n.

    After a long labor, she finally experienced the birth of her baby.