happy event
Definition
Noun: - The live birth of a child: A specific, joyful occasion marked by the successful birth of a baby.
Usage
The term "happy event" is a formal or euphemistic noun phrase used to announce or refer to the birth of a child, emphasizing the joy and celebration associated with it. It is typically used in written announcements, formal speech, or polite conversation.
Examples
- The couple announced the happy event to their family and friends.
- We are delighted to hear about the happy event and congratulate you on your new daughter.
- After months of anticipation, the happy event occurred early this morning.
Advanced Usage
- "To await the happy event": A common phrase meaning to be pregnant and waiting for the baby to be born.
- The whole office is excited as Sarah awaits the happy event.
Variants and Related Words
- Blessed event (noun): A synonym with a slightly more formal or sentimental tone, also referring to the birth of a child.
- Arrival (noun): A common, less formal term for a baby being born (e.g., "the new arrival").
- Childbirth (noun): The medical process of giving birth (neutral in tone, not inherently celebratory).
Synonyms
- Birth: The act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring.
- Nativity: (Formal) The occasion of a person's birth.
Related Phrases
- "A bundle of joy": An idiomatic expression referring to a newborn baby.
- They brought their little bundle of joy home from the hospital.
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the live birth of a child
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