birthplace

noun

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

Synonyms of birthplace

Examples of birthplace in a Sentence

He visited his grandmother's birthplace. New Orleans is regarded as the birthplace of jazz.
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Reflecting those sentiments, last Sunday, Pheu Thai failed to win any seats in the northern city of Chiang Mai, Thaksin’s birthplace and the Shinawatra heartland. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Often considered the birthplace of the city, the park sits on land reclaimed in the 1960s from former textile mills, transforming an industrial corridor into one of Greenville’s most beloved—and beautiful—public spaces. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 If Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gets his way, the Pride flag will be a permanent part of the Stonewall National Monument, the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ movement. Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026 That flag has to fly again at Stonewall, the birthplace of the movement for LGBTQ rights. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthplace

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of birthplace was in 1610

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“Birthplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthplace. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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birthplace

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

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