birthday
noun
birth·day
ˈbərth-ˌdā 
1
a
: the day of a person's birth
b
: a day of origin
2
: an anniversary of a birth
her 21st birthday
Examples of birthday in a Sentence
Her birthday is September 30th.
Today is his 21st birthday.
The company just celebrated its 50th birthday.
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When Josh's birthday comes around each year, the absence of his mom's special text is deeply felt.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
After Midnight: Sorry, Scorpios Tomlinson started out by offering her condolences to anyone who has a birthday this week.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
When Josh's birthday comes around each year, the absence of his mom's special text is deeply felt.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
My dad’s birthday was always at my house with his oyster stew.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Birthday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthday. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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birthday
noun
birth·day
ˈbərth-ˌdā
1
: the day or anniversary of one's birth
2
: the day or anniversary of a beginning
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