What is another word for womb?

Common synonyms for womb include uterus.

What is the opposite of womb?

Antonyms of womb include outside, exterior, external, surface, birth.

Synonyms for

Verb / wu:m / Another word for womb — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The organ in a woman's body where a baby develops before birth.

uterus uterus belly stomach abdomen incubator cradle matrix hollow cavity receptacle container vessel enclosure pouch bag

Formal

uterus matrix

Literary

matrix womb of creation

outside exterior external surface birth delivery

noun womb

Usage note

Primarily used in a biological or metaphorical context. Avoid using 'womb' in casual conversation unless referring to the biological organ.

The baby is growing inside the womb.
The doctor can see the baby's heartbeat on the monitor next to the mother's womb.
When the baby is ready, it will come out of the womb and be born.
It's important to take care of yourself when there's a baby growing in your womb.
The baby's movements can be felt through the mother's womb.

A baby fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty.
A mother's womb is the safest place on earth for a baby.
A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart until the day you die.

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