birth rate Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. the number of live births per thousand people in a year. Example Sentence The birth rate in the area had increased over the previous year. More Example Sentences Many countries track their birth rate yearly. Synonyms natality; fertility; childbirth rate Antonyms death Hear It! Say It! Write It! birth rate Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: