newborn

1 of 2

adjective

new·​born ˈnü-ˌbȯrn 

ˈnyü-

1

: recently born

2

: born anew

newborn

2 of 2

noun

plural newborn or newborns

: a newborn individual

Synonyms of newborn

Adjective

• refreshed
• new
• revived
• reborn
• resuscitated
• rested
• renewed
• regenerated
• energized
• reanimated

Noun

• child
• baby
• infant
• toddler

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

As of today, Scarlett and her newborn are in a maternity den where they're expected to bond in the quiet surroundings. —Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 May 2026

After an emotional winter and spring, the couple shared the exciting update that Lorenzo was able to leave the NICU — posting a video of Alessio, 40, carrying their baby out of the hospital and Jessi, 36, posing in their garden with their newborn. —Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026

Noun

Hormones grow the helpless newborn into a rough-and-tumble toddler who gains height through the hormones that lengthen the bones. —Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Boots, the dad, and the rest of the buffalo herd welcomed the newborn. —Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1786, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing newborn

• hemolytic disease of the newborn

Kids Definition

newborn

1 of 2 adjective

new·​born ˈn(y)ü-ˈbȯ(ə)rn 

1

: recently born

2

: born anew

newborn

2 of 2 noun

plural newborn or newborns

: a newborn individual

Medical Definition

newborn

1 of 2 adjective

new·​born ˈn(y)ü-ˈbȯ(ə)rn 

1

: recently born

a newborn infant

2

: affecting or relating to the newborn

newborn

2 of 2 noun

new·​born -ˌbȯ(ə)rn 

plural newborn or newborns

: a newborn infant : neonate