stillbirth

noun

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

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Additionally, the series portrays Gibson experiencing a miscarriage and stillbirth, the former of which Woman’s Day reported did happen in real life in 2012. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025 Other policies being planned include longer periods of leave for women after stillbirth as well as their partners, and expanded and better access to postpartum care. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 The Context Georgia is one of several states across the U.S. that investigate pregnancy loss—like miscarriages and stillbirths—as potential crimes depending on the circumstances and how it's handled by the individual experiencing it, as well as their physician. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025 Brooklyn Larsen, the creator gifted the bassinet, shared the news of their son's stillbirth in November. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 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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