noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

birthplace

BTH-plays

Birthplace (noun) means the place where a person was born. Example: “Stratford-upon-Avon is famous as Shakespeare's birthplace.”

noun

The place where a person was born.

"Stratford-upon-Avon is famous as Shakespeare's birthplace."

The place where something originated.

"The city is often called the birthplace of jazz."

How to Use Birthplace

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWhere someone was born, or where something first began.

birthplaces plural

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Stratford-upon-Avon is famous as Shakespeare's _____.

A compound of "birth" and "place".

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What does “birthplace” mean?

The word “birthplace” means the place where a person was born. In plain terms, where someone was born, or where something first began.

How do you pronounce “birthplace”?

“Birthplace” is pronounced BTH-plays (/ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “birthplace” in a sentence?

Here is “birthplace” used in a sentence: “Stratford-upon-Avon is famous as Shakespeare's birthplace.”

What is another word for “birthplace”?

Words with a similar meaning to “birthplace” include birthstead.

What part of speech is “birthplace”?

“Birthplace” is a noun.

Is “birthplace” a common word?

“Birthplace” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “birthplace” have?

“Birthplace” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the place where a person was born.