birthplace

noun

ˈbərth-ˌplās How to pronounce birthplace (audio)
Definition of birthplacenext
as in cradle
a place of origin Montgomery, Alabama, is considered the birthplace of the civil rights movement

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Recent Examples of birthplace Mazzullo died at his home in Santo Stefano di Briga, Italy, a village not far from his birthplace of Messina, the newspaper Il Messaggero reported. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 The flame is lit during a ceremony at Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, using a mirror and light from the sun. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The Olympic flame will be lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, before beginning its journey around the United States in spring 2028. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 For decades, Sparrow had been part of the soundtrack of Trinidad and Tobago, the birthplace of the modern-day Carnival. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthplace
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cradle
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  • According to tradition, the day after she was baptized, her cradle was surrounded by a mysterious swarm of white bees, which entered her mouth, but didn't harm her or even wake her up.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This ecosystem has been the cradle of many major innovative high-tech companies, as well as those sparking innovation and growth in other sectors.
    — Andrew McAfee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cradle

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“Birthplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthplace. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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