birthplace

noun

ˈbərth-ˌplās How to pronounce birthplace (audio)
Definition of birthplacenext
as in cradle
a place of origin Montgomery, Alabama, is considered the birthplace of the civil rights movement

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Recent Examples of birthplace His core philosophy rejects repetitive collections, instead championing constant reinvention and diversity, deeply rooted in his birthplace. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, is playing host to thousands of visitors and a number of events as the country celebrates 250 years over the Fourth of July weekend. — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 30 June 2026 At the age of 6, his undocumented mother and father brought him from his birthplace of Guadalajara to the Southeast Side of Chicago in search of a better life for their family in the United States. — Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 The Wuthering Heights actor, 28, and the Kardashians star, 30, were photographed taking a dog for a walk together in Byron Bay, Australia, a coastal town roughly two hours away from his birthplace of Brisbane. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthplace
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cradle
Noun
  • The club retired the cradle of Louis XIV from its badge—a symbol of Saint-Germain as a suburban town 20 kilometers outside Paris, where the kings once lived.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026
  • However, the country’s history draws parallels with Atlanta’s own identity as a cradle of civil rights activism.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of cradle

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