noun
Meaning 1
The birth of a baby.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: euphemistic, idiomatic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
blessed event
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noun
Meaning 2
An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Qualifier: sometimes humorous or ironical
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noun
Meaning 3
the live birth of a child
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: happy event
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: live birth
History
Etymology
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