stillbirth

noun

still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead fetus

Examples of stillbirth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During pregnancy, the disease can cause miscarriages, stillbirths and early infant death. Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024 Listeria infects about 1,600 Americans each year and kills about 260, according to the CDC, and can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024 Pregnant people infected with listeria can also suffer miscarriages or stillbirths. Joe Hernandez, NPR, 26 June 2024 Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women, the FDA said. James Powel, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for stillbirth 

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Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stillbirth was in 1880

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“Stillbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stillbirth. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

stillbirth

noun
still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead baby

Medical Definition

stillbirth

noun
: the birth of a dead fetus compare live birth

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