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

All the Louisiana lifers create a richer, deeper culture with their own food (gumbo and beignets), music (New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz) and festivals (Mardi Gras). — Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026

One high-profile example is striker Kylian Mbappé, who represents his birthplace, France, rather than the countries of his parents, Cameroon and Algeria. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 17 July 2026

An ancestor’s birthplace may be worth far more than a genealogical curiosity. — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Legendary Television City may be sold The birthplace of generations of TV hits is expected to go up for sale as debt-laden owner Hackman Capital becomes the latest casualty of Hollywood’s production slump. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 13 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