1
: uterus
2
a
: a cavity or space that resembles a womb in containing and enveloping
b
: a place where something is generated
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But he’s already had an incredible impact in the womb.
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Essence, 22 May 2025
The effect wasn't seen in girls, but girls exposed to higher testosterone levels in the womb were found to have lower muscle strength at age seven.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
That 60 Minutes piece was seen by 20 million viewers and was the first time the general public was alerted that AIDS could be transmitted by heterosexual body fluids, in this case amniotic fluid, in the womb or shared blood with the mother.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Essence, 22 May 2025
The effect wasn't seen in girls, but girls exposed to higher testosterone levels in the womb were found to have lower muscle strength at age seven.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
That 60 Minutes piece was seen by 20 million viewers and was the first time the general public was alerted that AIDS could be transmitted by heterosexual body fluids, in this case amniotic fluid, in the womb or shared blood with the mother.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for womb
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“Womb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/womb. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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