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

An ailing newborn chick looked out for the count when it was discovered cold and lifeless by a farmer. —Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

Dramatic is an understatement; these folk have stories to share that make Tiger King look like a newborn kitten. —Peter White, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024

Noun

Following the birth of her niece, Jing returns to Singapore for the newborn’s birthday celebration. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024

Sullivan added that the newborns even soothe each other if one of them is fussy. —Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

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