Pronunciation: /stɪlˈbɔrn/
noun a baby that is born dead
A1 The stillborn baby was buried in a small ceremony.
A2 The parents were devastated by the loss of their stillborn child.
B1 The doctor explained the possible causes of a stillborn birth to the couple.
B2 Research is being conducted to understand the factors that contribute to stillborn births.
C1 The hospital implemented new protocols to reduce the occurrence of stillborn deliveries.
C2 The organization is dedicated to providing support for families who have experienced a stillborn loss.
adjective referring to a baby that is born dead
A1 The stillborn baby was buried in the family plot.
A2 The couple grieved the loss of their stillborn child.
B1 The doctor explained the possible causes of a stillborn birth.
B2 The hospital provided counseling services for parents who had a stillborn baby.
C1 Research is ongoing to better understand the risk factors for stillborn births.
C2 The organization offers support groups for families affected by stillborn births.
formal The doctor informed the couple that their baby was stillborn.
informal I heard that their baby was stillborn, it's so heartbreaking.
slang I can't imagine the pain of losing a stillborn baby.
figurative The project was stillborn from the beginning and never had a chance to succeed.
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