B1nounhistorysociety
US/ˈɔːr.ə.dʒɪn/
UK/ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪn/
the place or moment where something starts, or the country or family a person comes from
In context
Nobody knows the exact origin of this old song.
The label shows the country of origin of the coffee.
Her family is of Chinese origin but has lived in Saigon for years.
Words that go with origin
noun + preposition
- country of originCheck the country of origin before you buy.
- of originHe is of Japanese origin.
- origin ofWe studied the origin of the universe.
adjective + noun
- unknown originThe painting is of unknown origin.
- ethnic originThe job is open to all, whatever their ethnic origin.