birthday
noun
birth·day
ˈbərth-ˌdā 
1
a
: the day of a person's birth
b
: a day of origin
2
: an anniversary of a birth
her 21st birthday
Examples of birthday in a Sentence
Her birthday is September 30th.
Today is his 21st birthday.
The company just celebrated its 50th birthday.
Recent Examples on the Web
That’s why most people won’t bat an eye at a girl having a Harry Styles birthday, or enjoying sports.
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Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
In October 2020, one of the fan’s friends bought her a Cameo video message from Gatt wishing her a happy birthday.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
The milestone birthday prompted the longtime community leader — most recently as the first CEO of the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center — to announce this week her retirement, effective in August.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Motagua, Suazo Sandoval was remembered by family members as an entrepreneurial family man who sent money back to Honduras to buy medicine for sick relatives, birthday cakes for celebrations and soccer uniforms for kids from across his town.
—Teo Armus, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
The events will also mark the 12th birthday of Colby J, a Yorkie Bichon serving as the company's Chief Paw Officer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Additionally, other items such as teas, juices, lemonade and a special birthday cake donut will also be available for 60 cents.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Moore showed a photo of him and his sister posing with her Betty Crocker birthday cake.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Accompanying the cover is a music video that starts with a young girl enduring the most boring birthday ever.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
In October 2020, one of the fan’s friends bought her a Cameo video message from Gatt wishing her a happy birthday.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
The milestone birthday prompted the longtime community leader — most recently as the first CEO of the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center — to announce this week her retirement, effective in August.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Motagua, Suazo Sandoval was remembered by family members as an entrepreneurial family man who sent money back to Honduras to buy medicine for sick relatives, birthday cakes for celebrations and soccer uniforms for kids from across his town.
—Teo Armus, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
The events will also mark the 12th birthday of Colby J, a Yorkie Bichon serving as the company's Chief Paw Officer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Additionally, other items such as teas, juices, lemonade and a special birthday cake donut will also be available for 60 cents.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Moore showed a photo of him and his sister posing with her Betty Crocker birthday cake.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Accompanying the cover is a music video that starts with a young girl enduring the most boring birthday ever.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Birthday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthday. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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birthday
noun
birth·day
ˈbərth-ˌdā
1
: the day or anniversary of one's birth
2
: the day or anniversary of a beginning
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