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

Moncler was founded in 1952 in Monestier-de-Clermont, and the mountains are not only the brand’s physical birthplace, but are also symbolic of its goal to aim higher, Ruffini has often said. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

The state that launched him to the White House was predominantly white and Republican, an arsenal of the Cold War and the birthplace of a grass-roots anti-tax movement that swept the nation. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

After many decades, the origin of Syrah remains one of the ongoing debates in the world of wine regarding the grape’s name and birthplace. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Almost no filming happens here in California, which is the birthplace of the business. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 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