Newborn: meaning, definitions and examples
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newborn
[ ˈnjuːˌbɔːrn ]
baby
A recently born baby or animal.
Synonyms
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.