New World

American  

noun

1. the Americas and Oceania, especially when regarded collectively as the inhabited landmasses of the world that became known to Europe after its discovery of the Americas.

2. Western Hemisphere.

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New World British  

noun

1. the Americas; the western hemisphere

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New World Cultural  

1. A name for the Americas, especially during the time of first exploration and colonization of the Americas by Europeans. (Compare Old World.)

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Etymology

Origin of New World

First recorded in 1545–50

Example Sentences

New World hantaviruses, such as the one causing the outbreak on the Hondius, occur in North and South America.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

In the Americas, they are called New World hantaviruses and can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a severe respiratory illness that has a high risk of death.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Phil, he co-founded and served as the artistic director of the New World Symphony, a postgraduate orchestral academy in Miami that prepares diverse young musicians for leadership roles in classical music.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Beyond that, the invaluable learning he so selflessly offered countless young artists at New World will ensure that his faith in orchestral music’s redeeming powers echoes for decades to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Upon landing, Columbus was to thrust his sword into the ground and claim the New World for Spain, while his men assumed positions that mimicked those depicted on a two-cent postage stamp commemorating Columbus’s discovery.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson