happy event

noun

1. informal.
   the birth of a child

Example Sentences

The realities of active service dictate that paternity leave often cannot be taken until some time after the happy event itself.

From The Daily Beast

Drum music accompanies the proud procession; gun-shot salutes ring out, calling neighbors to join the happy event.

From The Daily Beast

A remarkable victory, or other happy event, occasioned the shortening of the time of mourning.

From Project Gutenberg

We had already anticipated a happy event, and now I inquired whether there was an addition to the 239 Puppy family.

From Project Gutenberg

But with his rejoicings over this happy event are mingled the sad presentiments of keen-sighted old age.

From Project Gutenberg

The happy event formed an excuse for a series of entertainments, which brought the season to a close in princely fashion.

From Project Gutenberg

Wisdom and policy now consisted in changing a scene of danger into a happy event.

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