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birthplace

noun

ˈbərth-ˌplās

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as in cradle

a place of origin Montgomery, Alabama, is considered the birthplace of the civil rights movement

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Recent Examples of birthplace Bologna is celebrated as the birthplace of the world-famous lasagna alla bolognese. —

Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026 This is a rare regional film shot on location in the birthplace of Vietnamese phở, with very specific production elements. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026 Those public courts on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Compton Boulevard unknowingly served as the birthplace of the greatest run in American tennis history. —

Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026 Slater Mill served as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. —

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cradle

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North County is considered to be the cradle of skateboarding, which has grown from its rough around the edges beginnings into a billion dollar industry where icons like Tony Hawk have become global celebrities.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The integrated foam handles and foot cradles offer comfort and versatility.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026