birthplace

noun

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

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He visited his grandmother's birthplace. New Orleans is regarded as the birthplace of jazz.
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After many decades, the origin of Syrah remains one of the ongoing debates in the world of wine regarding the grape’s name and birthplace. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Located in Oakbrook Center, the new space pays homage to the couturier-perfumer’s birthplace with a fragrance discovery experience that’s anchored by a selection of one-of-a-kind olfactory silhouettes named La Collection Privée Christian Dior. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Almost no filming happens here in California, which is the birthplace of the business. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 But for years, there was nothing acknowledging Ballyshannon as the birthplace of Rory Gallagher, until 2000, when the local hospital Rory was born in decided to put up a plaque acknowledging it as Rory’s birth site. — Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthplace

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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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birthplace

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