birthday (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːθdeɪ/
Definition
The anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically treated as an occasion for celebration and the giving of gifts.
Examples
Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.
She received many thoughtful gifts on her 21st birthday.
We're having a big party to celebrate his birthday this Saturday.
How to Use birthday
- birthday of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify whose birthday it is. — "We are celebrating the birthday of our founder."
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