She was born in a hospital. He was born on a farm. She was born in Nigeria in 1911. The baby was born on July 31st. Their second son was born prematurely. Both twins were born healthy. See More
Recent Examples on the WebShaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian. Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019 In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally. James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019 Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7. Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018 The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English boren, past participle of beran to carry — more at bear
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of born was before the 12th century