noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of giving birth. attributive, often
2. 2
   the process of giving birth wordnet
3. 3
   Alternative spelling of berthing. alt-of, alternative

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of birth form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

bearingbirthblessed eventchildbearingconfinementconfinement

Example

More examples

"Mary was adamant that Tom attend the birthing course with her."

Etymology

From birth + -ing.

Related phrases

birthing ballbirthing chairbirthing fatherbirthing personbirthing poolbirthing roomwater birthinggiving birth

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