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
