English Explanatory Dictionary

birthing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of giving birth.
  2. Alternative spelling of berthing.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of birth

Pronunciation

/ˈbɝθ.ɪŋ/ /ˈbɝð.ɪŋ/ /ˈbɜːθ.ɪŋ/ /ˈbɜːð.ɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-birthing.wav

Word forms

birthing birthings

Etymology

From birth + -ing.

Derived words

birthing ball birthing chair birthing father birthing person birthing pool birthing room cobirthing hypnobirthing unbirthing water birthing
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