Synonyms of pregnancy

pregnancy

noun

ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē 

as in gestation

the state of containing unborn young within the body

an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gestation
• breeding
• spawning
• gravidity
• family way
• conception
• procreation
• generation
• siring
• begetting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infertility
• barrenness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pregnancy

It’s also recommended during late pregnancy to protect infants born during RSV season. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Underlying conditions that contribute to higher risk of severe COVID-19 include but are not limited to cancer, asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart conditions, mental health conditions and pregnancy. — Ava Tsapatsaris, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

At 24 weeks, her blood pressure started to climb, and eventually, she was admitted to a hospital for the remainder of her pregnancy. — Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

So pregnant people can get the vaccine in only a single pregnancy. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026