How to Use birthday in a Sentence

birthday

noun
  • Today is his 21st birthday.
  • The company just celebrated its 50th birthday.
  • Her birthday is September 30th.
  • The pair share a birthday on Nov. 9, seven years apart.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Archie’s fourth birthday is on May 6, the day of the coronation.
    Karla Adam, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2023
  • The mood in the room wasn't unlike a grand birthday party for Vogue Italia.
    Corinne Corci, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
  • This birthday card is perfect for Posty fans and lovers of a good pun alike.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
  • The senior scored 9 first-half points on his 18th birthday.
    al, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The first, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, was on my seventh birthday.
    Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2024
  • As a rookie, Clark was tasked with singing happy birthday to the team’s vets.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In honor of his 88th birthday, look back at some of his most notable roles through the years.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Here, look back on his life in photos, on what would have been his 60th birthday.
    Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
  • His death came a month before what would have been his 90th birthday.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To add insult to injury, this all occurred in the lead-up to her birthday.
    Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 July 2024
  • Evan took a gap year in between high school and college and moved to France on his 18th birthday.
    Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Suzanne Somers died Sunday, one day shy of her 77th birthday.
    Chloe Melas, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Happy 30th birthday, Scout LaRue ❤️❤️❤️ Loving you to the moon.
    Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2023
  • This cake will be a hit on birthdays or a random Tuesday.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Sounds perfect for a birthday child of the winter solstice.
    Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Swift’s birthday is Dec. 13; she’s made 13 her lucky number and a key symbol for her and her fans.
    Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
  • My 40th birthday was my first or second day on the show’s first season.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Monday, when the deal was announced, would have been his 44th birthday.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
  • When Josh's birthday comes around each year, the absence of his mom's special text is deeply felt.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • For even more gift ideas for birthdays and beyond, check out our guides to best toys for 7-year-old boys and the best toys for 7-year-old girls.
    Rachel Rothman, goodhousekeeping.com, 9 June 2023
  • My birthday is usually one of my least favorite days of the year.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Lisa Stewart This is the cake my grandmother used to make for my birthday.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Somer’s death came just one day before her 77th birthday.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2023
  • On her 15th birthday, Nicole Acosta opened a box of large hoop earrings.
    Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The group recorded an album and will share the stage at Brooklyn Bowl to celebrate Carll's birthday.
    Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Garrett notched two sacks Sunday — which was also his 29th birthday — against the Miami Dolphins to reach the milestone.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024

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