New | Mean of new in English Dictionary

/ˈnuː/

• not old
1. They visited the new library.
2. She was looking for the new [=most recent] issue of the magazine.
3. I saw their new baby for the first time.
4. They planted new trees on the campus.
5. a new kind of music
• not used by anyone else previously
1. She couldn't afford a new car, so she bought a used one.
2. He bought the car new.
3. shiny new shoes
4. This watch is new.
• recently bought, rented, etc.
1. She is eager to see his new apartment/house/dog.

• having recently become someone's relative, friend, employee, etc.
1. This is my new stepsister.
2. the young man and his new wife
3. Come meet our newest [=most recently hired] employee.
4. I made a new friend today.
• recently added to an existing group, organization, etc.
1. There was a new kid in school today.
2. The union voted in 10 new members.
3. The company created a new department to run its Web site.
4. She is new to this school.
5. Don't worry about it. You are still new to the job.
• replacing someone or something that came before
1. The team has a new coach.
2. Have you met his new girlfriend?
3. He starts his new job on Monday.
4. I like your new haircut.
5. The tree is growing new leaves.
6. Waiter, could I please have a new fork? This one is dirty.
• recently discovered or learned about
1. Scientists discovered a new comet.
2. a new species of fish
3. The promotion gave her a new sense of optimism.
4. This drug gives new hope to patients.
5. This is a new experience for me.
6. This kind of work is still new to me. [=I have been doing this kind of work for only a short time]
• healthier or more energetic
1. I felt like a new man/woman after my vacation.
• in very good condition
1. He painted the bicycle, and now it's as good as new.
2. Once the jewelry has been cleaned, it'll be like new.
• new things
1. The band played a good mix of the old and the new.
• newly or recently
1. new-laid cement