birthplace

noun

birth·​place ˈbərth-ˌplās How to pronounce birthplace (audio)
: place of birth or origin

Examples of birthplace in a Sentence

He visited his grandmother's birthplace. New Orleans is regarded as the birthplace of jazz.
Recent Examples on the Web This was a nod to Abney’s birthplace and love of her hometown. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 June 2024 Visitors to Brixton may also want to check out Brixton Market and the birthplace of pop icon David Bowie, who was born and raised in Brixton. Anna Gordon, TIME, 20 June 2024 But the birthplace of Blacks’ freedom still lacked a strong foundation for a working democracy. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024 In, for example, his 2022 speech at Independence Hall — the birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution — lit blood-red for the occasion. Charles Kesler, National Review, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for birthplace 

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Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birthplace was in 1610

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“Birthplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthplace. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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birthplace

noun
birth·​place -ˌplās How to pronounce birthplace (audio)
: place of birth or origin

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