birthplace

noun

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

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He visited his grandmother's birthplace. New Orleans is regarded as the birthplace of jazz.
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The district encompasses an increasingly Democratic-leaning Omaha metro area of 1 million-plus and its more conservative suburbs — famous for steaks and the Reuben sandwich's birthplace, though New York disputes that. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Another Sandringham property, Park House—best known as the birthplace of the late Princess Diana—previously operated as an accessible hotel for guests with disabilities. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Owner Chuck Hammers broke down all the special appearances in the spot, which was filmed on Capitola Beach, the chain’s birthplace. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 In addition to being the name of a British queen, baby Adelaide’s name also paid tribute to her birthplace of Portugal. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthplace

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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

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

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