stillbirth

noun

still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead fetus

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In the last seven years, researchers have linked this form of air pollution to fetal malformation, miscarriages, and stillbirths. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Pregnant women can suffer miscarriages and stillbirths. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025 Prahl said the connection between stillbirth and COVID may be changing, given the immunity many people have developed from vaccination or prior infection. Kff Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025 Prahl said the connection between stillbirth and covid may be changing given the immunity many people have developed from vaccination or prior infection. Kff Health News, Oc Register, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stillbirth

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stillbirth was in 1880

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“Stillbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stillbirth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

stillbirth

noun
still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead baby

Medical Definition

stillbirth

noun
: the birth of a dead fetus compare live birth

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