birthmark

[ burth-mahrk ]

noun

1. a minor disfigurement or blemish on a person's skin at birth; nevus.

birthmark

/ ˈbɜːθˌmɑːk /

noun

1. a blemish or new growth on skin formed before birth, usually brown or dark red; naevus

Word History and Origins

Origin of birthmark¹

First recorded in 1570–80; birth + mark ¹

Example Sentences

Mr Rhodes was referring to a social media post on X which read: "That is his actual face which is deformed from a birthmark."

From BBC

She started using camouflage make-up from the age of five and from the age of about 11 began fully covering her birthmark and wearing clothes that hid her body.

From BBC

Gran kissed a finger and touched the tiniest mole on the back of Ella's neck, a kidney bean-shaped spot that resembled a tiny birthmark to most, or an unfortunate puffy tattoo to others.

From Literature

I’ll admit it took me a while to notice the blood, which was wet and daubed onto his right cheekbone like a birthmark.

From New York Times

He also has a birthmark on his left arm and hand.

From BBC