date of birth

noun phrase

: the month, day, and year a person was born : birth date
Give your full name and date of birth.

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The law that applies is usually the one that existed on the date of birth or naturalization involved. Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Inside, they were greeted by red, white, and blue balloons and a gaming card featuring their image with their name, date of birth, height, and weight, as well as a certificate of participation from the federation. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026 California will share its own records through the program, including state ID holders’ names, social security numbers and dates of birth would be accessible to DMVs across the country. Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026 The roster should have the names and ages or dates of birth of the driver, any staff member and all children aboard, the letter states. Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for date of birth

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of date of birth was in 1789

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“Date of birth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/date%20of%20birth. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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