How to Use "Birthday" with Example Sentences

birthday (n): the day someone was born; the yearly celebration of the day someone was born

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Used with adjectives:

"We went on a cruise on my last birthday."
(last, recent, previous)

"We're taking a trip on my next birthday."
(next)

Used with verbs:

"Did you have a nice birthday?"
(have, enjoy)

"She spent her birthday with family."
(spent, celebrated)

"Today marks the birthday of Abraham Lincoln."
(marks, be: is/am/are)

"I forgot my mother's birthday last year."
(forgot, remembered)

"His 50th birthday is approaching."
(be + approaching, be + coming, be + nearing)

"She's excited to finally reach her 18th birthday."
(reach)

"My son and I share the same birthday."
(share, have)

Used with nouns:

"She received many birthday presents."
(presents, gifts, cards, wishes)

"My daughter loves birthday cake."
(cake, parties)

"I'm planning a birthday surprise for my dad."
(surprise, treat)

"Where is the birthday boy?"
(boy, girl)

Used with prepositions:

"What do you want to do for your birthday?"
(for)

"She is going to Hawaii on her next birthday."
(on)