Birth Definition & Meaning

birth
noun
  1. the time when something begins (especially life); "they divorced after the birth of the child"; "his election signaled the birth of a new age"
  2. the event of being born; "they celebrated the birth of their first child"
  3. the process of giving birth
  4. the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents
  5. a baby born; an offspring; "the overall rate of incidence of Down's syndrome is one in every 800 births"
verb
  1. cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!"

"Birth" in song lyrics

See how birth is used in real songs:

  • "umbilicals at birth"
    1200 Techniques — Karma
  • "I'm a veteran of rap since the day of my birth"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "And seekin out the prophecies since the date of birth"
    The 7A3 — Hit 'Em Again

Usage tips for "birth"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "birth" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for birth to find words that pair well.

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