the Nativity

noun

: the birth of Jesus

Examples of the Nativity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His works take images often seen as belonging exclusively to Europe — such as the Nativity and the Last Supper — and make Black figures and African culture focal points. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

The most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Right now, a synagogue in Iran has been destroyed; the Church of the Nativity has been bombed, along with many ancient sites across Lebanon. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 7 May 2026

The only portion that was completed during Gaudí's lifetime was the Nativity façade, which faces east to symbolize the rising sun and the birth of Christ. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for the Nativity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity