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

For example, a comet with a higher ratio of nitrogen to carbon monoxide tends to have formed in a colder birthplace. — Rahul Rao, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The couple settled in north London, their home for almost a decade and the birthplace of their two children. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The movie’s spark is 1996, when Diesel officially landed in the United States, the birthplace of denim, opening a store on Lexington Avenue opposite a Levi’s unit. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Where to Eat and Drink Seeing as Hamilton is the birthplace of Tim Hortons, Hamiltonians are passionate about their coffee. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 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