birthplace

noun

birth·​place ˈbərth-ˌplās How to pronounce birthplace (audio)
: place of birth or origin

Examples of birthplace in a Sentence

He visited his grandmother's birthplace. New Orleans is regarded as the birthplace of jazz.
Recent Examples on the Web Some of the best Garnacha in Spain comes from the autonomous community of Aragon in the northern part of the country, said to be the birthplace of the variety. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024 One must-visit stop is Belmont Farm Distillery, which is said to be the birthplace of the first legal moonshine in the U.S. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024 As the birthplace of Mozart, Salzburg is steeped in musical heritage, with classical concerts and performances regularly held in its historic venues. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 This city, known as America’s birthplace, was the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage City. Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for birthplace 

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Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birthplace was in 1610

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“Birthplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthplace. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

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birthplace

noun
birth·​place -ˌplās How to pronounce birthplace (audio)
: place of birth or origin

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