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

The iconic Berkeley venue is best known as the birthplace of Rock and Roll Hall of famers Green Day, who originally performed at the club under the name Sweet Children in 1987. — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

The district encompasses an increasingly Democratic-leaning Omaha metro area of 1 million-plus and its more conservative suburbs — famous for steaks and the Reuben sandwich’s birthplace, though New York disputes that. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

The world’s biggest ball of twine, touring an 1850s woodshed, the birthplace of John Wayne. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026

The district encompasses an increasingly Democratic-leaning Omaha metro area of 1 million-plus and its more conservative suburbs — famous for steaks and the Reuben sandwich's birthplace, though New York disputes that. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 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