full-term

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌtərm 

: retained in the uterus for the normal period of gestation before birth

a full-term newborn

Examples of full-term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There will be two full-term spots open on the library and public art commission. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Regardless, in this scenario, voters would be electing the immediate replacement and the full-term lawmaker on the same Election Day. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Up to 60% of full-term babies develop jaundice during the first week of life, and 80% of premature babies do, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

The cause of death has not been determined, though investigators said the baby was full-term when he was found. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full-term

• affirm
• bookworm
• budworm
• confirm
• cutworm
• earthworm
• infirm
• midterm
• ringworm
• tapeworm
• wireworm
• angiosperm