birthplace

noun

birth·​place ˈbərth-ˌplās How to pronounce birthplace (audio)
Synonyms of birthplacenext
: place of birth or origin

Synonyms of birthplace

Examples of birthplace in a Sentence

He visited his grandmother's birthplace. New Orleans is regarded as the birthplace of jazz.
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While Paris is home to institutions like Harry’s Bar (which claims to be Europe’s first cocktail bar) and the birthplace of classics like the Prohibition-era Boulevardier, the city’s cocktail scene historically hasn't had the same edge as New York, London, or Singapore. Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 The 2025 Super Bowl was in New Orleans, Lil Wayne’s birthplace, and many Wayne fans believed the halftime show should have been his coronation. Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026 Here’s What Non-Drinkers Can Expect Kentucky is considered the birthplace of American bourbon, and roughly 95% of the world’s bourbon is produced there. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026 Odense, Denmark — The birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Odense is the third-largest city in Denmark and has been the capital of Funen for more than 1,000 years. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthplace

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birthplace was in 1610

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“Birthplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthplace. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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birthplace

noun
birth·​place -ˌplās How to pronounce birthplace (audio)
: place of birth or origin

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