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Meaning of womb
The primary meaning of the word "womb" is the organ in the female body where a fetus develops during pregnancy.
Etymology of womb
The word "womb" has its etymological roots in Old English "wamb", which is also related to the Old Norse "vomb" and the Gothic "wamb", all referring to the belly or stomach.
Historically, the term has been used to describe not just the female reproductive organ but also the concept of a nurturing or protective space, reflecting its broader symbolic and metaphorical uses.
Synonyms
uterus
belly
abdomen
stomach
insides
interior
cavity
hollow
receptacle
matrix
cradle
nest
haven
sanctuary
refuge
shelter
core
center
hub
nucleus
womblike
maternal
fetal
embryonic
gestational
prenatal
perinatal
postnatal
birthplace
origin
source
fountainhead
wellspring
nursery
incubator
brood
hatchery
Definitions
- The womb is defined by Oxford Languages as the organ in the female body where a fetus develops during pregnancy, or a place or situation that provides nourishment or shelter.
- It can also refer to the part of a plant that contains the seeds or ovules.
Usage Examples
- The baby grew and developed inside its mother's womb for nine months before being born.
- The womb of the earth nourishes the seeds, allowing them to sprout into new life.
- The city was a womb for artistic expression, fostering creativity and innovation.
Antonyms
barrenness
sterility
infertility
emptiness
hollowness
desolation
barren
waste
void
exterior
outside
surface
periphery
circumference
boundary
edge
rim
brim
verge
margin
exteriority
extrinsic
outer
outward