noun
Uncommon
childbirth
CHYLD-bth
Childbirth (noun) means the process of giving birth to a baby. Example: “She attended classes to prepare for childbirth.”
noun
1
The process of giving birth to a baby.
"She attended classes to prepare for childbirth."
"Complications during childbirth meant an emergency C-section."
How to use childbirth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of a baby being born.
Common pairings
during childbirth
natural childbirth
die in childbirth
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- Plural
- childbirths
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Etymology
A compound of "child" and "birth," likely echoing a similar Old Norse phrase meaning "bairn birth."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “childbirth” mean?
The word “childbirth” means the process of giving birth to a baby. In plain terms, the act or process of a baby being born.
How do you pronounce “childbirth”?
“Childbirth” is pronounced CHYLD-bth (/ˈt͡ʃaɪldˌbɝθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “childbirth” in a sentence?
Here is “childbirth” used in a sentence: “She attended classes to prepare for childbirth.”
What part of speech is “childbirth”?
“Childbirth” is a noun.
Where does the word “childbirth” come from?
The word “childbirth” comes from Old Norse. A compound of "child" and "birth," likely echoing a similar Old Norse phrase meaning "bairn birth.".
Is “childbirth” a common word?
“Childbirth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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