give birth

phrase

: to have a baby

gave birth last Thursday

Examples of give birth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But because of complications in the delivery room, both women gave birth via caesarean section. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Roberts and her friend Tanner had come to the house when Angelina Stone, who was due to give birth on Monday, asked for a ride to the hospital. — David K. Li, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026

Fire officials said the dog was expected to give birth to puppies when the emergency happened during the flight. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Just over 60 days later, that mama dog gave birth to a puppy wolf. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for give birth

• afterbirth
• berth
• dearth
• earth
• firth
• girth
• mirth
• worth
• childbirth
• rebirth
• stillbirth
• tamworth