Word of the Day: Womb
The womb is the place where a baby develops inside a woman. It’s near the stomach but it’s not really a part of the stomach. The word “uterus” is the medical term for womb.
- Fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus, or the womb.
- An ultrasound image can show what a fetus (developing baby) looks like inside the womb.
- A woman’s stomach area is extended as the womb expands with a growing baby.
- A woman can feel the baby moving around within her womb.
We also use the word “womb” when speaking metaphorically about a place that’s warm and familiar, or a place that represents the beginning or the origin of something.
- Returning to Chicago feels like returning to the womb for Alberto who grew up there as a child.
- Ideas for Kerry’s new novel are still in the womb.
- Some universities are well known as wombs for new businesses.
Note: The “b” is silent at the end of the word “womb.” This is similar to other words with a silent “b” such as bomb, numb, and thumb.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with W page to see the list of all words starting with letter W. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
