1. the act or process of being born
2. the beginning or origin of something
3. family background or social status by virtue of being born into a particular family

1. to give birth to; to bring forth

Examples

• The birth of their first child was a joyful occasion.
• She gave birth to twins last month.
• The birth of the internet changed how we communicate.
• He was a man of noble birth.
• The mare will birth her foal in the spring.
• We celebrated the birth of our new company.
• Birth certificates are important legal documents.
• The birth of democracy in ancient Greece was significant.