Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

womb

noun
/wuːm/
Definition
The female reproductive organ in which a baby develops during pregnancy.
Examples
  • The baby grew in her womb for nine months.
  • Many animals carry their young in their wombs during gestation.
  • The doctor explained how the womb functions in reproduction.
Meaning
A womb is where a fetus grows and matures until it is ready to be born.
Synonyms
  • uterus
  • matrix
  • belly