newborn

1 of 2

adjective

new·​born ˈnü-ˌbȯrn 

ˈnyü-

1

: recently born

2

: born anew

newborn

2 of 2

noun

plural newborn or newborns

: a newborn individual

Synonyms

Adjective

• energized
• freshened
• invigorated
• new
• reanimated
• reborn
• recreated
• reenergized
• refreshed
• regenerated
• reinvigorated
• renewed
• resuscitated
• revived

Noun

• babe
• baby
• bambino
• child
• infant
• neonate

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The singer announced the news on his Instagram with a video of himself and his newborn daughter, holding his baby girl's hand and sweetly stroking her fingers. —Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Perron missed time partway through October, tending to family matters after his newborn daughter had complications at birth. —Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Noun

The newborn made his arrival at 5:37 a.m. on Saturday, March 29. —Erin Clack, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025

The rapper posted a black-and-white video on Thursday showing the newborn gripping his finger. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1786, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing newborn

• hemolytic disease of the newborn

Kids Definition

newborn

1 of 2 adjective

new·​born ˈn(y)ü-ˈbȯ(ə)rn 

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 

1

: recently born

a newborn infant

2

: affecting or relating to the newborn

newborn

2 of 2 noun

new·​born -ˌbȯ(ə)rn 

plural newborn or newborns

: a newborn infant : neonate