birthmark
part of speech
noun (a birthmark, birthmarks)
meaning for a pupil
A birthmark is a coloured mark on the skin that a person is born with or that appears soon after birth. It can be red, pink, brown or blue and is usually harmless. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science and health lessons, birthmarks are explained as normal differences in skin, made by extra blood vessels or extra colour (pigment). In stories, a birthmark sometimes helps someone recognise a lost child or a hero. In kindness lessons children learn not to tease anyone about how their skin looks. Phrases: «a strawberry birthmark», «have a birthmark on».
examples
- She has a small birthmark on her arm. tree →
- My baby brother has a pink birthmark on his neck. tree →
- Most birthmarks are harmless. tree →
- Some birthmarks fade as you grow. tree →
- In the story, the prince was known by his birthmark. tree →
- His birthmark is shaped like a star. tree →
- Never tease someone about a birthmark. tree →
- The doctor checked the birthmark and said it was fine. tree →
note
One word: birthmark. Countable. Not the same as a freckle or mole, though moles can be birthmarks. If any skin mark changes, grows quickly or bleeds, see a doctor.
Trees and pragmatics
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