1
: recently born
2
: born anew
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Adjective
felt like a newborn activist after that pep rally
Noun
a mother goat and all of her newborn
intentionally bought clothes that were too big for her newborn but which undoubtedly would fit him in a few months
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, many commenters stepped in to note how fleeting the newborn phase is.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Feb. 2025
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
From birth to elder care, Medicaid covers newborns, children, low-income individuals and families, people with disabilities and substance abuse issues, and nursing home residents, among others, according to Alker.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
At the end of January, Brittany shared an adorable clip on her Instagram Stories, showing newborn Golden's little feet.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, many commenters stepped in to note how fleeting the newborn phase is.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
In the picture, the newborn's little foot could be seen as his mom snapped a photo outside.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
From birth to elder care, Medicaid covers newborns, children, low-income individuals and families, people with disabilities and substance abuse issues, and nursing home residents, among others, according to Alker.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Newborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newborn. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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newborn
1 of 2 adjective
new·born
ˈn(y)ü-ˈbȯ(ə)rn 
1
: recently born
2
: born anew
newborn
2 of 2 noun
plural newborn or newborns
: a newborn individual
Medical Definition
newborn
1 of 2 adjective
new·born
ˈn(y)ü-ˈbȯ(ə)rn
1
: recently born
a newborn infant
2
: affecting or relating to the newborn
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