birth date

noun

variants or less commonly birthdate
plural birth dates also birthdates
: the calendar date on which someone or something was born : date of birth
There's even some question about his birth date—one source says 1854, another says 1856.Eugene Robinson
Of course, the registered horse has a recorded birth date, but many horses are not so fortunate.R. B. Warren
(figurative) Modern British drama does, however, have a precise and undisputed birthdate: May 8, 1956. It is opening night at the fledgling Royal Court …Timothy Mason

Examples of birth date in a Sentence

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McBride published Hadley’s name, birth date, and passport number, along with her parents’ address. Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Store clerks must calculate eligibility not by age but by birth date — often at busy moments in front of impatient customers. Alex Weatherall, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 Both his father and mother have tattoos dedicated to their youngest — Messi has Ciro's name and birth date inscribed on his calf, along with his brother's names. Karli Bendlin, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 One allegedly provided officers with a false birth date, while the other allegedly refused to allow officers into the residence after the suspects ran inside. Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for birth date

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of birth date was in 1831

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“Birth date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birth%20date. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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