womb
Americannoun
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the uterus of the human female and certain higher mammals.
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the place in which anything is formed or produced.
the womb of time.
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the interior of anything.
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Obsolete. the belly.
noun
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the nontechnical name for uterus
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a hollow space enclosing something, esp when dark, warm, or sheltering
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a place where something is conceived
the Near East is the womb of western civilization
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obsolete the belly
Other Word Forms
- unwomb verb (used with object)
- wombed adjective
- womblike adjective
Etymology
Origin of womb
before 900; Middle English, Old English: belly, womb; cognate with Dutch wam, German Wamme, Gothic wamba belly; wamus
Example Sentences
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Caitlin and Grace were in different amniotic sacs in the womb, so their parents believed they were fraternal twins.
From BBC
A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor.
From BBC
Babies born between 2003 and 2006 encountered far more "forever chemicals" in the womb than researchers once recognized, according to a study published in Environmental Science & Technology.
From Science Daily
Entering the installation, he hopes, will resemble the feeling of entering a womb or a cave.
From Los Angeles Times
As I emerged from the cavernous womb of Quantum and back out into the sprawling urban development, I had to admit: I did feel lighter, like my stress had been dialed down a few notches.
From Los Angeles Times
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