Used in a Sentence

birthmark

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for birthmark.

Editorial note

The real reason might be more convoluted and/or personal, like having a gorbachevesque birthmark the person is not entirely comfortable with or whatever.

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Quick take

A mark on the skin formed before birth.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of birthmark gathered in one view.

noun

A mark on the skin formed before birth.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for birthmark.

noun

A mark on the skin formed before birth.

Example sentences

1

The real reason might be more convoluted and/or personal, like having a gorbachevesque birthmark the person is not entirely comfortable with or whatever.

2

Maybe if it were treated as just another trait; a birthmark, a minor disability, a past struggle worked through.

3

In the video, you can clearly see a recognizable detail on the perpetrator's body in high quality; a birthmark perhaps.

4

Are politicians born with a magic birthmark that allows one to differentiate them from non-politicians?

5

Maybe not of the birthmark on your ass, but photos alone (without accompanying identifiers) are not protected as PII under US law.

6

One unfortunately-placed birthmark or tattoo could completely oust the person to her peers.

7

This rules out the main suspect -- but can we trust that the birthmark actually exists and isn't hallucinated?

8

I never got one since the doctor didn't like the look of a birthmark on my arm.

9

I believe all of them are the same person (note birthmark near right side of wrist).

10

The birthmark on my ass may not be unique, but it doesn't give you the right to collect pictures of it without my permission.

11

Even if the balance of your bank account appeared as a birthmark across your forehead, ownership of resources is not always a sign of competence.

12

My birthmark has successfully warded off tiger attacks for 40+ years.

Quote examples

1

A birthmark you don't have or a different eye color obviously do not make a fictionalized image become "not you" because they would not reduce the violation you'd feel.

2

"Bummer of a birthmark, Hal" has made its way into my everyday lexicon.

3

> A birthmark you don't have or a different eye color obviously do not make a fictionalized image become "not you" because they would not reduce the violation you'd feel.

4

I'm guessing if some kind of Commanche social worker turned up to look at a case of blue spot, they'd go "Yeah that's a birthmark, about half our children have it, our nation even has legends about it.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use birthmark in a sentence?

The real reason might be more convoluted and/or personal, like having a gorbachevesque birthmark the person is not entirely comfortable with or whatever.

What does birthmark mean?

A mark on the skin formed before birth.

What part of speech is birthmark?

birthmark is commonly used as noun.