stillbirth

noun

still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth 

-ˈbərth

: the birth of a dead fetus

Examples of stillbirth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During pregnancy, invasive listeriosis can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in newborns. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Listeria’s high fevers can cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

During pregnancy, these antibodies can raise the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and other complications. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, according to the FDA. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stillbirth

• childbirth
• rebirth
• tamworth
• unearth
• afterbirth
• berth
• birth
• dearth
• earth
• firth
• girth
• mirth

Kids Definition

stillbirth

noun

still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth 

-ˈbərth

: the birth of a dead baby

Medical Definition

stillbirth

noun

still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth, -ˈbərth 

: the birth of a dead fetus compare live birth