miscarriage

noun

mis·​car·​riage ˌmis-ˈker-ij 

-ˈka-rij, 

ˈmis-ˌker-ij, 

-ˌka-rij

1

: corrupt or incompetent management

especially : a failure in the administration of justice

2

: spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus before it is viable and especially between the 12th and 28th weeks of gestation

Examples of miscarriage in a Sentence

a woman who has suffered multiple miscarriages

a high risk of miscarriage

Recent Examples on the Web

Gakpo announced before the game that his wife had suffered a miscarriage during the World Cup. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

But the language of the bill extends beyond pregnancy and miscarriage. — June 24, CBS News, 25 June 2026

In the months following her miscarriage, Callaway dealt with further infection and was diagnosed with PTSD, struggling to see pregnant women without thinking the worst. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Kylie Jenner was hit with a third lawsuit as her former chef claims a Palm Springs party led to a miscarriage. — Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing miscarriage

• miscarriage of justice

Rhymes for miscarriage

• disparage
• remarriage
• intermarriage
• marriage

Kids Definition

miscarriage

noun

mis·​car·​riage mis-ˈkar-ij 

1

: bad management

especially : a failure in the administration of justice

2

: the accidental separation of an unborn child from the body of its mother before it is capable of living independently : loss of an unborn child through premature birth

Medical Definition

miscarriage

noun

mis·​car·​riage mis-ˈkar-ij 

: spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus before it is viable and especially between the 12th and 28th weeks of gestation compare abortion sense 1a