Definition

Noun: A present given to someone to celebrate the anniversary of their birth.

Usage

A "birthday gift" is a physical item or sometimes an experience given to honor a person on their birthday. It is a common social custom. - She received a beautiful necklace as a birthday gift from her parents. - What is the best birthday gift you have ever gotten?

Advanced Usage

• "birthday gift from the universe": A metaphorical or fortunate, unexpected event that feels like a present on one's birthday.
  • Finding that old photo felt like a birthday gift from the universe.

Variants and Related Words

• Birthday present: A direct synonym for "birthday gift."
• Birthday card: A card given for a birthday, often accompanying a gift.
• Gift: The general term for something given voluntarily without payment.

Synonyms

• Birthday present
• Birthday offering

Related Phrases

• To give/receive a birthday gift: The standard verbs used with this noun.
  • It is customary to give a birthday gift to close friends.

Noun

1. a present given in celebration of a person's birthday