ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Birthing

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈbɝθ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Birthing is a noun meaning (often attributive) The act of giving birth.

Meaning

(often attributive) The act of giving birth.

More Meanings

  1. (nautical) Alternative spelling of berthing.
  2. present participle and gerund of birth

Word Forms

Synonyms for birthing

Depending on context, synonyms include parturition, birth, aborning, lying-in.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lying-in, parturition, aborning, childbearing, pregnant, childbirth.

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