latest

[ ley-tist ]

adjective

1. most recent; current:

   latest fashions.

2. last ¹.

noun

1. the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc.:

   This is the latest in personal computers.

latest

/ ˈleɪtɪst /

adjective

1. the superlative of late

adjective

1. most recent, modern, or new

   the latest fashions

noun

1. at the latest
   no later than the time specified
2. the latest informal.
   the most recent fashion or development

Word History and Origins

Origin of latest¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; late, -est ¹

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. at the latest, not any later than (a specified time):

   Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest.