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

These unfortunate souls were supposed to stay in their birthplace, hoping church charity would sustain them. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

For decades, Sparrow had been part of the soundtrack of Trinidad and Tobago, the birthplace of the modern-day Carnival. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

There's of course the very birthplace of pizza, Italy, where some of the best pizzaiolos in the world still live and train in hubs ranging from Rome to Caserta. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

For many designers across the globe, Paris, the birthplace of haute couture, has been, and is to this day, the one and only fashion mecca. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 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