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birthday

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈbɝθdeɪ/ · UK /ˈbɜːθdeɪ/

birthday means: The day each year when someone celebrates being born.

noun

YEARLY CELEBRATIONA1

The day each year when someone celebrates being born.

  • Today is my birthday.
  • We celebrated her birthday with a picnic.
  • What would you like for your birthday?

Common phrases: happy birthday, birthday party, birthday cake

BIRTH DATEA2

The date when someone was born.

  • Write your birthday on the form.
  • Her birthday is March 6, 1998.
  • The record gives his birthday as July 2, 1940.

Similar words: birthdate, date of birth

Common phrases: your birthday, record someone’s birthday, someone’s birthday, company birthday

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