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
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Wear it four ways: face-to-face, front carrying, side carrying, and newborn/feeding position. Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024 Gaspar, of Orchard Therapeutics, noted that the company was supporting studies of newborn screening tests in the hopes of catching and treating the condition earlier, and screening is happening in some US states. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 When this baby girl was born, though, her meconium and her pancreas levels were normal from the very start; the standard newborn screening for CF would have never caught her. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024 The couple had enlisted Dr. Gates to conduct an independent autopsy on their newborn baby Isaiah, who died during delivery in July 2023. Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024 On Tuesday, the Richmond Wildlife Center shared on Facebook that its staff members wear a fox mask while caring for a newborn baby fox that recently arrived at the rescue, noting this extra length gives the young animal the best chance of returning to the wild. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Jenna Henderson of White Rabbit Photo Boutique in Santa Ana, Calif., said her newborn business grew from her work photographing Disney-theme weddings. Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2024 The mother and baby are doing well, the CHP said, showing a photo Price in the hospital with the beaming mother and newborn. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024 As a newborn, Shannan projectile vomited and blew out her diapers constantly. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2024
Noun
The moment marked the first time in royal history that a British monarch has been pictured alongside a royal baby’s Black grandmother, and the Sussexes revealed their newborn’s name along with the image. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 Both mother and newborn are weak from malnutrition. Miriam Berger, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 She’s even seen patients safely give a tablespoon of the tea to their newborns as a home remedy for gas or an upset stomach. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024 The Hamilton alums shared the happy news with heartfelt words and good humor, posting an Instagram photo of their newborn's little legs in a green onesie. Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024 But a growing chorus of experts and adoption advocates argue that however well-intended, baby boxes are a gimmick, unsupported by scientific research, that won’t address the real problems facing parents and newborns. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024 One of his first obstacles: Two newborns are in need of a life-saving heart transplant when only one heart is available. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2024 The hospital's staff and patients, including four newborns, went into a basement shelter. Claire Harbage, NPR, 24 Feb. 2024 Both parents proudly showcased their newborn on Instagram with heartfelt tributes. Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 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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