Meaning of 'birth'

noun

the event of being born

Example: "they celebrated the birth of their first child"

Synonyms: nativity

noun

a baby born

noun

the process of giving birth

Synonyms: parturition giving birth birthing

noun

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

Synonyms: parentage

noun

the time when something begins (especially life)

Example: "they divorced after the birth of the child"

verb

to cause to be born

Example: "The dog birthed two puppies."

Synonyms: bear