Newborn
Pronunciation: /ˈnuːbɔːrn/
Newborn (noun)
- a baby that has just been born, usually less than a month old
Examples
- The newborn slept peacefully in the crib.
- Parents often feel overwhelmed with a newborn.
Common collocations: newborn care, newborn baby, newborn needs, newborn calf, newborn stage
Newborn (adjective)
- recently born or created
Examples
- The newborn kitten was tiny and fragile.
- She held the newborn puppy gently.