stillbirth

noun

still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead fetus

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The clinic states that in 1 in 3 stillbirths, healthcare providers don't know why the fetus did not survive. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants. James Powel, USA Today, 12 May 2026 In many instances, women had miscarriages or stillbirths or gave birth in dirty cells. Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 7 May 2026 In March, Jackson was found guilty of first-degree murder, assault of a pregnant individual intentionally causing miscarriage/stillbirth, and felony firearm. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stillbirth

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stillbirth was in 1880

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“Stillbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stillbirth. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

stillbirth

noun
still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead baby

Medical Definition

stillbirth

noun
: the birth of a dead fetus compare live birth

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