birthmark

noun

birth·​mark ˈbərth-ˌmärk How to pronounce birthmark (audio)
: an unusual mark or blemish on the skin at birth : nevus

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The circular birthmark is located on her right thigh Jenna Bush Hager is opening up like never before. Rachel McRady, People.com, 20 May 2025 The most visible part of the birthmark, up to the elbow, had gone. Geoff Dyer, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 Athena is hesitant to believe Leah, but listens to her story about noticing Cameron had a similar birthmark to Mika’s. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 May 2025 He was identified by the birthmark on his back and his long, sensitive hands, the hands of a surgeon. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for birthmark

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birthmark was in 1579

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“Birthmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthmark. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

birthmark

noun
birth·​mark ˈbərth-ˌmärk How to pronounce birthmark (audio)
: an unusual mark or blemish on the skin at birth

Medical Definition

birthmark

noun
birth·​mark ˈbərth-ˌmärk How to pronounce birthmark (audio)
: an unusual mark or blemish on the skin at birth : nevus
birthmark transitive verb

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