newborn

1 of 2

adjective

new·​born ˈnü-ˌbȯrn How to pronounce newborn (audio)
ˈnyü-
1
: recently born
2
: born anew

newborn

2 of 2

noun

plural newborn or newborns
: a newborn individual

Examples of newborn in a Sentence

Adjective felt like a newborn activist after that pep rally Noun a mother goat and all of her newborn intentionally bought clothes that were too big for her newborn but which undoubtedly would fit him in a few months
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Adjective
Listeriosis can also cause pregnancy loss and stillbirth and can infect a newborn baby. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 According to the Lebanon Police Department, under Ohio law, a parent may voluntarily surrender a child who is not older than 30 days to a newborn safety incubator monitored by certain agencies such as fire and police departments. Enquirer Staff Report, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Thaw follows Wajda as a widowed detective investigating the murder of a young woman and her newborn, while also coming to terms with the death of her own husband. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 Jenna had previously announced the big news with photos of herself holding the newborn. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for newborn 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newborn was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Newborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newborn. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

newborn

1 of 2 adjective
new·​born ˈn(y)ü-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce newborn (audio)
1
: recently born
2
: born anew

newborn

2 of 2 noun
plural newborn or newborns
: a newborn individual

Medical Definition

newborn

1 of 2 adjective
new·​born ˈn(y)ü-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce newborn (audio)
1
: recently born
a newborn infant
2
: affecting or relating to the newborn

newborn

2 of 2 noun
new·​born -ˌbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce newborn (audio)
plural newborn or newborns
: a newborn infant : neonate

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