birth date
noun
variants
or less commonly birthdate
plural birth dates also birthdates
: the calendar date on which someone or something was born : date of birth
There's even some question about his birth date—one source says 1854, another says 1856.—
Eugene Robinson
Eugene RobinsonOf course, the registered horse has a recorded birth date, but many horses are not so fortunate.—R. B. Warren
R. B. Warren(figurative) Modern British drama does, however, have a precise and undisputed birthdate: May 8, 1956. It is opening night at the fledgling Royal Court …—Timothy Mason
Timothy MasonExamples of birth date in a Sentence
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This one is going on California’s fridge Some measure the year by calendar, by birth dates or by tax returns.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
In an emotional Instagram post featuring a photo of the newborn’s tiny feet, Michele shared how the birth date held a bittersweet meaning.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
When Are April 2025 Benefits Paid? Retirement checks are distributed throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date and the duration of their benefit payments.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
What To Know Retirement checks are distributed throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date and the duration of their benefit payments.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
In an emotional Instagram post featuring a photo of the newborn’s tiny feet, Michele shared how the birth date held a bittersweet meaning.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
When Are April 2025 Benefits Paid? Retirement checks are distributed throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date and the duration of their benefit payments.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
What To Know Retirement checks are distributed throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date and the duration of their benefit payments.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for birth date
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“Birth date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birth%20date. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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