miscarriage

noun

mis·​car·​riage ˌmis-ˈker-ij 

-ˈka-rij, 

ˈmis-ˌker-ij, 

-ˌka-rij

1

: corrupt or incompetent management

especially : a failure in the administration of justice

2

: spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus before it is viable and especially between the 12th and 28th weeks of gestation

Examples of miscarriage in a Sentence

a woman who has suffered multiple miscarriages

a high risk of miscarriage

Recent Examples on the Web

These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

After suffering three miscarriages, per the BBC, Mendoza became more and more desperate and made a decision at the Hospital General de México that resulted in her being sentenced to 13 years in prison. — Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

After his wife had a miscarriage earlier in the day, Antone warmed up to pitch against the New York Mets. — Cal Phillips, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026

Since then, multiple studies have found no increased risk of miscarriage or other pregnancy complications after COVID-19 vaccination. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing miscarriage

• miscarriage of justice

Rhymes for miscarriage

• disparage
• remarriage
• intermarriage
• marriage

Kids Definition

miscarriage

noun

mis·​car·​riage mis-ˈkar-ij 

1

: bad management

especially : a failure in the administration of justice

2

: the accidental separation of an unborn child from the body of its mother before it is capable of living independently : loss of an unborn child through premature birth

Medical Definition

miscarriage

noun

mis·​car·​riage mis-ˈkar-ij 

: spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus before it is viable and especially between the 12th and 28th weeks of gestation compare abortion sense 1a