noun
Lamaze
luh-MAHZ
Lamaze (noun) means a method of preparing for childbirth that teaches breathing and relaxation techniques to manage labour without heavy reliance on medication. Example: “They signed up for Lamaze classes in their third trimester.”
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A method of preparing for childbirth that teaches breathing and relaxation techniques to manage labour without heavy reliance on medication.
"They signed up for Lamaze classes in their third trimester."
How to use Lamaze
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular natural-childbirth method built around controlled breathing and coaching support during labour.
Common pairings
Lamaze classes
Lamaze technique
Lamaze breathing
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Etymology
Named after the French obstetrician Dr Ferdinand Lamaze, who developed the technique in the 1940s.
Class of 1940
Lamaze joined the language around 1940.
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Rhymes for Lamaze
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What does “Lamaze” mean?
The word “Lamaze” means a method of preparing for childbirth that teaches breathing and relaxation techniques to manage labour without heavy reliance on medication. In plain terms, a popular natural-childbirth method built around controlled breathing and coaching support during labour.
How do you pronounce “Lamaze”?
“Lamaze” is pronounced luh-MAHZ (/ləˈmɑz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lamaze” in a sentence?
Here is “Lamaze” used in a sentence: “They signed up for Lamaze classes in their third trimester.”
What part of speech is “Lamaze”?
“Lamaze” is a noun.
Where does the word “Lamaze” come from?
The word “Lamaze” dates back to around 1940 and comes from French. Named after the French obstetrician Dr Ferdinand Lamaze, who developed the technique in the 1940s.
