womb

noun

1
: uterus
2
a
: a cavity or space that resembles a womb in containing and enveloping
b
: a place where something is generated
wombed adjective

Examples of womb in a Sentence

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In an interview with Entertainment Tonight later that day, Carnie recalled how her daughter's musical education started in the womb. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Tellez, now 30, was born Ryan John Tellez but became Rowdy because of his rambunctious nature while in the womb. Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025 Pelvic floor exercises should also be undertaken by all women post-pregnancy to help support the womb and prevent urinary tract issues. Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 Life begins in the dark, with a seed underground, with a baby in a womb, and this show reminds us that good and worthy things arise when things are at their dimmest. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for womb

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wamb, womb, from Old English; akin to Old High German wamba belly

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of womb was before the 12th century

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“Womb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/womb. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

womb

noun
1
: uterus
2
: a place where something is begun or developed

Medical Definition

womb

noun
: uterus

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