birthday

/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/noun
Early Childhood
1

The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.

2

The anniversary of the day on which something is created.

3

The date on which someone is born or something is created, more commonly called birthdate or date of birth.

4

A birthday party.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing