birthplace

noun

birth·​place ˈbərth-ˌplās 

: place of birth or origin

Synonyms of birthplace

• cradle

Examples of birthplace in a Sentence

He visited his grandmother's birthplace.

New Orleans is regarded as the birthplace of jazz.

Recent Examples on the Web

Many musical historians credit the city as the birthplace of gospel music and of unique forms of both the blues and jazz, and note it as home base to such influential artists as Muddy Waters and Jelly Roll Morton. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Another Scandinavian standout is Norway, which may not be the birthplace of sauna culture but has certainly figured out the art of contrast therapy. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Already something of a local celebrity after setting a state record for cookie sales, Olive found out about the opportunity while in Savannah, touring the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

The choice ended up fitting their family’s naming tradition in an unexpected way, since Santiago is also a city — and the birthplace of Emma’s father in Santiago, Chile. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for birthplace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase
• crankcase

Kids Definition

birthplace

noun

birth·​place -ˌplās 

: place of birth or origin