womb
Translation
womb, uterus
Examples
The baby grows inside the womb.
The baby grows inside the womb.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) womb the organ in a woman or female mammal where a baby develops The baby is safe in the womb.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uterus
Etymology
From Old English 'wamb', meaning 'belly, uterus'.
Memory Tips
The 'b' at the end is silent. It is pronounced /wuːm/. Think of a warm 'room' for a baby.