Definition

Noun: A gift given to someone specifically to celebrate the anniversary of the day they were born.

Usage

A "birthday present" is a tangible or intangible item offered to honor a person on their birthday. It is typically wrapped and given during a celebration.

Examples

• She was delighted with the birthday present from her grandparents.
• I need to buy a birthday present for my sister.
• The best birthday present he ever received was a surprise visit from his old friend.

Advanced Usage

• "To be present at a birthday" vs. "To receive a birthday present": Note the distinction. "Present" as a noun means "gift," while "present" as an adjective or verb relates to being in a place or introducing something.
  • He was present at her birthday party. (Adjective: in attendance)
  • He gave her a birthday present. (Noun: a gift)

Variants and Related Words

• Birthday gift: A direct synonym for "birthday present."
• Present (noun): A gift for any occasion.
• Gift (noun): Something given voluntarily without payment.

Synonyms

• Birthday gift
• Birthday offering

Related Phrases

• Wrap a birthday present: To cover a gift with decorative paper.
  • I spent an hour wrapping all the birthday presents.
• Birthday present exchange: An event where people trade gifts.
  • The family has a birthday present exchange every December.

Noun

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