superlative adjective
Made, built, or bought more recently than all the others being compared.
The newest phone in the store costs $900.
We moved into the newest house on the street.
American English
How to pronounce newest
adjectiveA1Very common word
NOOuhst
/ˈnu.əst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of new
Newest compares one person or thing with the other members of a group and often comes before a noun.
Made, built, or bought more recently than all the others being compared.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
superlative adjective
Having started a job, role, group, or activity more recently than everyone else in the group.
The newest member asked an important question.
She is the newest teacher at our school.
superlative adjective
Not used before, or acquired more recently than the other items being compared.
The newest computers are still in their boxes.
I wore my newest shirt to the interview.
superlative adjective
Developed or introduced more recently than all the other ideas, methods, products, or technologies being compared.
The newest version of the app uses less battery.
This is the newest treatment for the disease.
Useful expressions
Completely new and not used before.
She bought a brand-new laptop.