latest

American  

[ley-tist] / ˈleɪ tɪst /

adjective

1. most recent; current.

   latest fashions.

2. last.

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noun

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

   This is the latest in personal computers.

idioms

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

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

latest British  

/ ˈleɪtɪst /

adjective

1. the superlative of late

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adjective

1. most recent, modern, or new

   the latest fashions

noun

1. no later than the time specified

2. informal the most recent fashion or development

Etymology

Origin of latest

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

Example Sentences

The latest disruption comes after 30,000 people in Sussex and Kent were affected by water problems earlier this week.

From BBC

Internet monitoring project, FilterWatch, says that the latest shutdown spells the start of a more extreme "digital isolation" and increased surveillance on what is said, sent and viewed online.

From BBC

It was the latest of four proposals Align had filed with the city to transform San Francisco’s aging Safeway stores into modern, mixed-use properties.

From The Wall Street Journal

While it remains a top destination, the number of Canadians making trips south has dropped by more than 25%, according to the latest data by Statistics Canada.

From BBC

But, ahead of his latest court case, the mood music feels different: he's now building bridges rather than blowing them up.

From BBC