newborn

American  

[noo-bawrn, nyoo-] / ˈnuˈbɔrn, ˈnyu- /

adjective

1. recently or only just born.

2. born anew; reborn.

   a newborn faith in human goodness.

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noun

plural

newborn, newborns

1. a newborn infant; neonate.

newborn British  

/ ˈnjuːˌbɔːn /

adjective

1. 1. recently or just born

   2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the )

      the newborn

2. (of hope, faith, etc) reborn

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Etymology

Origin of newborn

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; new, born

Example Sentences

Isaac has permanent hearing loss in both ears and his deafness was picked up soon after birth, thanks to a newborn hearing screening programme.

From BBC

A newborn baby died after hospital staff failed to wake his mother for "potentially lifesaving observations" before his birth, an investigation has found.

From BBC

Acting as if we’re in the synagogue rather than on the side of the road, Father sings a few prayers in honor of the newborn girl.

From Literature

Trainor shared several photos on Instagram of herself tearfully holding her newborn and her two young sons, with Sabara meeting their baby sister.

From Los Angeles Times

But after the third session, Martina scooped up her newborn and walked out.

From BBC