womb

noun

1
: uterus
2
a
: a cavity or space that resembles a womb in containing and enveloping
b
: a place where something is generated
wombed adjective

Examples of womb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This involves genetic tests like examining the amniotic fluid (the fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb) or a small placenta sample. Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 20 Sep. 2024 Aniston, who has had her womb more publicly scrutinized than possibly any other person in Hollywood, had a thing or two to say to that. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 July 2024 Mirroring the Old Testament scriptures, the New Testament understands Mary, carrying Jesus in her womb, as the new dwelling place of God. Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 13 July 2024 My womb could not hold pregnancies, despite years of being told that my purpose as a woman was to bear children. Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for womb 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English wamb, womb, from Old English; akin to Old High German wamba belly

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of womb was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Womb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/womb. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

womb

noun
1
: uterus
2
: a place where something is begun or developed

Medical Definition

womb

noun
: uterus

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