birthday Definition
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically treated as an occasion for celebration and the giving of gifts.
Using birthday: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "birthday" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'm having a party for my birthday next week.
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What did you get for your birthday?
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Today is my sister's birthday.
birthday Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for birthday
- anniversary
- natal day
- birthdate
Phrases with birthday
Example
Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day.
birthday suit
nakedness, especially when someone is unclothed
Example
He jumped into the pool wearing only his birthday suit.
Example
We bought a big birthday cake for the party.
Summary: birthday in Brief
A 'birthday' [ˈbɜːθdeɪ] is the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated with gifts and festivities. Common phrases include 'happy birthday,' a greeting or wish, and 'birthday suit,' meaning nakedness. 'Birthday cake' refers to a cake traditionally eaten on someone's birthday, often decorated with candles.
