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newborn

adjective
new·​born | \ ˈnü-ˌbȯrn How to pronounce newborn (audio) , ˈnyü-\

Definition of newborn

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : recently born
2 : born anew

newborn

noun
plural newborn or newborns

Definition of newborn (Entry 2 of 2)

: a newborn individual

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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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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

The proud parents of a newborn baby boy have chosen a unique middle name for their son, whose due date was pegged for a few weeks after Hurricane Dorian, but instead arrived ahead of the storm's wrath. Fox News, "Florida baby named after Hurricane Dorian: 'A storm I definitely won't forget'," 4 Sep. 2019 For normal development, skin-on-skin contact is absolutely essential for newborn babies. Angie Leventis Lourgos, chicagotribune.com, "Pregnant behind bars: A downstate prison opens a special wing for mothers-to-be and postpartum inmates," 2 Sep. 2019 These included forced sterilizations and abortions, which in some cases meant killing newborn babies after inducing labor. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘One Child Nation’ is a powerful, painful look at impact of China’s policy," 15 Aug. 2019 The newborn boy and girl, Ty'Shawn and Ty'Shell Garvin, were born several weeks prematurely and remained for several weeks at University of Louisville Hospital to recover. Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, "Teens who fatally shot a Louisville father of newborn twins charged as adults," 13 Aug. 2019 These included forced sterilizations and abortions, which in some cases meant killing newborn babies after inducing labor. Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘One Child Nation’ is a powerful, painful look at impact of China’s one-child policy," 7 Aug. 2019 Now, Meghan is spending her birthday at home with her family, which includes husband Prince Harry and newborn baby Archie. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle's 38th Birthday Plans Are Seriously Low-Key," 3 Aug. 2019 Dirty mice develop mature immune systems similar to adult humans, according to Masopust, but clean lab mice wind up with immune responses that are more similar to newborn babies. Nicolas Rivero, Quartz, "Dirtier lab mice could make drug trials more reliable," 1 Aug. 2019 And this is all while dealing with sleep deprivation, fluctuating hormones, and, oh, yeah, a newborn baby. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "Postpartum Underwear Just Got a Huge Upgrade With Frida Mom's New Post-Birth Recovery Line," 31 July 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Gee said hospitals have had to cope with front-line health care costs, the space requirements of patients unable to go home, the associated medical needs of children and newborns and added workload and security costs. Julie Carr Smyth, Cincinnati.com, "John Kasich, Gordon Gee team up to steer opioid settlement cash to hospitals," 22 Aug. 2019 Listeria is a common bacteria that causes listeriosis, an infection that mainly affects the elderly, pregnant women, newborns and people with weakened immune systems. Jack Guy, CNN, "Listeria outbreak infects 175 people during peak tourist season in Spain," 22 Aug. 2019 One of the best ways to protect these newborns, and help them grow, is to give them their mothers’ milk within their first hour of life, and for at least six months afterwards. Annabelle Timsit, Quartz Africa, "Kenya hopes its first human milk bank will save infants’ lives," 13 Aug. 2019 The state also came sixth for best parental leave policies, and was ranked No. 8 for low birth weights among newborns. Rex Crum, The Mercury News, "Where does California rank for having a baby in the U.S.?," 12 Aug. 2019 Caregivers who are overtaxed, as well as parents of newborns and members of the military returning from deployment, also can use Meals on Wheels. Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Fairview Park’s Richard DeChant receives Freedom Award for work with vets at Tri-C: A Place in the Sun," 6 Aug. 2019 Her plan would automatically enroll newborns and those uninsured. Stephanie Ramirez, CBS News, "Kamala Harris releases "Medicare for all" proposal ahead of second Democratic debate," 29 July 2019 All states have some form of a Safe Haven law, which is many cases allow a parent to relinquish newborns to authorities anonymously. Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "Newborn found on doorstep at apartment complex where another baby was left 2 years ago," 24 July 2019 No one tests for genetic connection between newborns and birth parents unless a racial mismatch gives them reason to. Dov Fox, WIRED, "What Happens When Reproductive Tech Like IVF Goes Awry?," 17 July 2019

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First Known Use of newborn

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1786, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for newborn

newborn

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of newborn

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: recently born

newborn

noun

English Language Learners Definition of newborn (Entry 2 of 2)

: a person or animal that has recently been born : a newborn person or animal

newborn

adjective
new·​born | \ ˈnü-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce newborn (audio) , ˈnyü-\

Kids Definition of newborn

1 : recently born a newborn calf
2 : made new or strong again Always when he hunted sure, his senses seemed newborn.— Virginia Hamilton, M. C. Higgins