birthday

[burth-dey] / ˈbɜrθˌdeɪ /

NOUN

date of birth

Synonyms

WEAK

name day natal day

Example Sentences

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Ohtani, who will celebrate his 32nd birthday in July, believes he can accomplish that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Quit art school, he tells one, and “happy birthday, blah, blah, blah.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She was found dead in her apartment block on President Vladimir Putin's birthday in October 2006.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The bull market reached its third birthday back in October.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“I had an idea. For your birthday present. So we need to talk privately.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller