latest

[ ley-tist ]

adjective

1. most recent; current:

   latest fashions.

2. last ¹.

noun

1. the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc.:

   This is the latest in personal computers.

latest

/ ˈleɪtɪst /

adjective

1. the superlative of late

adjective

1. most recent, modern, or new

   the latest fashions

noun

1. at the latest
   no later than the time specified
2. the latest informal.
   the most recent fashion or development

Word History and Origins

Origin of latest¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; late, -est ¹

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. at the latest, not any later than (a specified time):

   Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest.

Example Sentences

The latest comes from James Mangold, who previously directed the Cash biopic “Walk the Line.”

From Los Angeles Times

The raids are the latest development in what has been a tumultuous week in South Korean politics.

From BBC

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said the latest incident appeared to have been "specifically designed" to "intimidate the Jewish community in Sydney".

From BBC

The latest GDP numbers paint a sobering picture.

From BBC

It is the latest in a series of announcements by Nigel Farage's party aimed at showing it is serious about winning power.

From BBC