newborn
Newborn (adj) means Very recently born. Example: “The newborn puppies were still wobbly on their feet.”
adj
1
Very recently born.
"The newborn puppies were still wobbly on their feet."
"The newborn calf stood up and took its first wobbly steps."
"They brought their newborn daughter home from the hospital yesterday."
noun
1
A baby that has been born very recently.
"The hospital ward was full of newborns and their parents."
"Newborns typically sleep for most of the day."
"The nurse gently wrapped the newborn in a soft blanket."
How to use newborn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA baby only just born, or describing something recently born.
Common pairings
newborn baby
newborn care
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Etymology
From new plus born.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “newborn” mean?
The word “newborn” means very recently born. In plain terms, a baby only just born, or describing something recently born.
How do you use “newborn” in a sentence?
Here is “newborn” used in a sentence: “The newborn puppies were still wobbly on their feet.”
What part of speech is “newborn”?
Depending on how it is used, “newborn” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “newborn” a common word?
“Newborn” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “newborn” have?
“Newborn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very recently born.
What is the difference between newborn and infant?
Newborn specifically describes a baby that has been very recently born, typically within the first few weeks of life, while infant is a broader term covering babies up to about one or two years old. Every newborn is an infant, but not every infant is still a newborn.
Can newborn be used to describe things other than babies?
Yes, newborn is an adjective meaning very recently born or created, so it can describe animals as well as human babies, and is occasionally used figuratively for something newly formed. As a noun, however, newborn most often refers specifically to a baby.
What is the difference between a newborn and a toddler?
A newborn is a baby that has been born very recently, while a toddler is an older child, typically between one and three years old, who has learned to walk. The stages differ significantly in development, with newborns unable to walk, talk, or feed themselves.
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