newborn
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈnjuːbɔːrn/
KK: /ˈnuːbɔrn/
adjective
Definition
Recently brought into the world; very young, especially referring to babies.
Example
The hospital has a special unit for caring for newborns.
Conversation
Did you see the pictures of Sarah's newborn baby?
Yes, she's absolutely adorable!
I can't believe how tiny newborn babies are.
I know, it makes you appreciate how much they grow in just a few months!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recent
fresh
novel
Antonyms
old
mature
experienced
noun
Definition
A very young baby, especially one that has just been born.
Example
The hospital has a special unit for caring for newborns.
Conversation
Did you hear about Sarah's newborn baby?
Yes, I saw the pictures — she's absolutely adorable!
I can't believe how tiny a newborn is; it’s amazing.
Root Explanation
**Newborn** → It is formed from "new" (from Old English *niwe*, meaning recent or fresh) and "born" (from Old English *boren*, meaning to be born). The word "newborn" refers to someone who has recently come into existence or been born.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'recent' ('new') and has just 'come into existence' ('born') — that's what a newborn is.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.