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US/ˈnuː.bɔːrn/
UK/ˈnjuː.bɔːn/
a baby that has only just been born, usually in its first few weeks
In context
The nurse gently placed the newborn in her mother's arms.
A newborn sleeps for most of the day and night.
The hospital has a special unit for sick newborns.
Words that go with newborn
verb + preposition
- care for a newbornParents learn how to care for a newborn.
verb + noun
- feed a newbornYou need to feed a newborn every few hours.
adjective + noun
- healthy newbornThe doctor said she is a healthy newborn.
- premature newbornA premature newborn needs special care.
noun + noun
- newborn babyThe newborn baby weighed three kilos.
- newborn careThe clinic offers free newborn care classes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a new born babyCorrect: a newborn baby