New

/nuː/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time.

She bought a new car that just came out last month.

having recently come into existence or being created.

The new restaurant in town has already become quite popular.

different from the old or used; fresh.

He wanted to start a new chapter in his life after the breakup.

recently acquired or added.

I have a new job that I am really excited about.

recently or newly arrived.

A new student joined our class this week.

From Old English 'niwe', related to Old High German 'niuwi' and Dutch 'nieuw'.

new blood

Fresh ideas or people that bring energy to a situation.

new kid on the block

A person who is new to a particular place or situation.

new normal

A situation that has become standard or typical after a significant change.

renew

To make like new; restore to freshness.

news

Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events.

novelty

The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

The 'new' thing

That restaurant is the new thing in town!

Newbie

I'm a total newbie at this game.