Newborn: meaning, definitions and examples

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newborn

 

[ ˈnjuːˌbɔːrn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baby

A recently born baby or animal.

Synonyms

baby, infant, neonate

Examples of usage

  • The newborn was sleeping peacefully in the crib.
  • She was taking care of her newborn puppy.
  • The newborn was wrapped in a soft blanket.
  • The doctor checked the newborn's weight and measurements.
  • The newborn's parents were overjoyed with their new arrival.

Translations

Translations of the word "newborn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recém-nascido

🇮🇳 नवजात शिशु

🇩🇪 Neugeborenes

🇮🇩 bayi baru lahir

🇺🇦 новонароджений

🇵🇱 noworodek

🇯🇵 新生児

🇫🇷 nouveau-né

🇪🇸 recién nacido

🇹🇷 yeni doğan

🇰🇷 신생아

🇸🇦 مولود جديد

🇨🇿 novorozenec

🇸🇰 novorodenec

🇨🇳 新生儿

🇸🇮 novorojenček

🇮🇸 nýfætt barn

🇰🇿 жаңа туған

🇬🇪 ახალშობილი

🇦🇿 yeni doğulmuş

🇲🇽 recién nacido

Etymology

The word 'newborn' dates back to the 14th century, with the combination of 'new' and 'born'. It has been used to describe a recently born baby or animal since then. The term emphasizes the freshness and newness of the individual, highlighting the beginning of a life journey.

See also: anew, new, newbie, newbies, newcomers, newest, newly, newness, news, renew.