Meaning of the word newborn in English

What does newborn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

newborn

US /ˈnuː.bɔːrn/

UK /ˈnjuː.bɔːn/

a recently born child or animal

Example:

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The hospital nursery was full of tiny newborns.

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She held the delicate newborn in her arms.

Synonym:

infant babe neonatal

recently born

Example:

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The newborn puppy whimpered softly.

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They brought home their newborn baby from the hospital.

Synonym:

infant just born recently born