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birthplace

noun

ˈbərth-ˌplās

Definition of birthplace

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 Naples As the birthplace of pizza, Naples is naturally the best place for a slice. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Another Sandringham property, Park House—best known as the birthplace of the late Princess Diana—previously operated as an accessible hotel for guests with disabilities. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 In addition to being the name of a British queen, baby Adelaide’s name also paid tribute to her birthplace of Portugal. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 This was the birthplace of Federico Fellini and the place that shaped his works. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthplace

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cradle

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Soft, dynamic cushioning cradles your feet with every step while providing maximum support, providing transition assistance between launch and landing.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Here in a quiet public garden overlooked by the tourist guides, his fingers reverently trace a volcanic stone from Þingvellir, the ancient cradle of Icelandic democracy.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

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