birthmark

noun

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

Examples of birthmark in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film tells the story of a successful textile merchant who can’t find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 Williams has short, black hair, a birthmark on his throat and skin pigmentation on his hands and legs, police said in their incident report. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Shy, introverted and hiding a genetic facial birthmark, Wei is shunned by her social butterfly cousin Angela (Jess Hong) and her glamorous friends. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024 This foundation is formulated to effectively cover imperfections, including scars, varicose veins, birthmarks, tattoos, and uneven skin tone. Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for birthmark 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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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