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birthday

[ burth-dey ]

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noun

the anniversary of a birth.
the day of a person's birth.
a day marking or commemorating the origin, founding, or beginning of something.
the festivities or celebration marking such a day or anniversary.

birthday

/ ˈ��ɜːθˌ��ɪ /

noun

1. an anniversary of the day of one's birth
2. ( as modifier )
  birthday present
the day on which a person was born
any anniversary

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Word History and Origins

Origin of birthday¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; birth, day

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In a statement issued through the force, her family said Kaliyah had been attending a birthday party but "never returned home".

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She said she had always voted in the local elections and went to the polls for the first time during the local elections in 2021- on the day she celebrated her 18th birthday.

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She was just shy of her 101st birthday, according to a family statement obtained by The Times.

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In 1971, Alvin Ailey choreographed “Cry!” as a birthday gift for his mother.

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Brown had been a guest at Cox's surprise 50th birthday party.

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birth date Birthday honours

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