afterbirth
The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.
Word facts
Definition of Afterbirth
The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.
How to use Afterbirth
Afterbirth is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Afterbirth
Antonyms for Afterbirth
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How many syllables does afterbirth have?
Afterbirth has 3 syllables: afte·rbir·th. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is afterbirth?
Afterbirth is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for afterbirth?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for afterbirth. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use afterbirth in a sentence?
Afterbirth can be used in sentences where a noun describing the placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirt is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as afterbirth?
Afterbirth starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does afterbirth have?
Afterbirth has 10 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.