noun
- babies that have recently been born
Usage: plural of newborn
Examples
- The hospital’s nursery was full of newborns.
- Newborns typically sleep 16-18 hours per day.
- The pediatrician examined several newborns during her shift.
- New parents often worry about caring for newborns.
- Newborns require frequent feeding every few hours.
- The maternity ward welcomed twelve newborns last week.