Birthday — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbərth-ˌdā/ birth·day

Meaning & Definition of Birthday

Birthday (noun)

  1. the day of a person's birth
  2. a day of origin
  3. an anniversary of a birth

Birthday (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state of having no clothes on one's body

    "with all of the resort guests in their birthday suits, socioeconomic differences became invisible and irrelevant"

    similar: altogether, bareness, bottomlessness, buff, nakedness, nude, nudity, raw
    related: toplessness, naturism, nudism

  2. the state of having no clothes on one's body

    "with all of the resort guests in their birthday suits, socioeconomic differences became invisible and irrelevant"

    similar: altogethers, buffs, nudes, nudities, raws
    related: naturisms, nudisms

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Birthday

The most common words with a similar meaning to Birthday:

altogether, bareness, bottomlessness, buff, nakedness, nude, nudity, raw, altogethers, buffs, nudes, nudities, raws

Related Words for Birthday

toplessness, naturism, nudism, naturisms, nudisms

Origin & Etymology of Birthday

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Birthday

Words & Phrases Containing Birthday

birthday suit, Jefferson Davis's Birthday, Lee's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday

Frequently Asked Questions about Birthday

What does "Birthday" mean?

"Birthday" means the day of a person's birth. As a noun, it is defined as: the day of a person's birth. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Birthday"?

Other words for "Birthday" include altogether, bareness, bottomlessness, buff, nakedness, nude, nudity and raw. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Birthday" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Birthday"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Birthday". Common alternatives include altogether, bareness, bottomlessness, buff, nakedness, nude, nudity, raw, altogethers and buffs.

How do you use "Birthday" in a sentence?

Examples of "Birthday" in a sentence: "with all of the resort guests in their birthday suits, socioeconomic differences became invisible and irrelevant"; "with all of the resort guests in their birthday suits, socioeconomic differences became invisible and irrelevant".

Is "Birthday" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Birthday" is a noun.

Is "Birthday" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Birthday" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Birthday"?

"Birthday" is pronounced /ˈbərth-ˌdā/ and divided into syllables as birth·day.

What is the origin of the word "Birthday"?

First known use: 14th century.