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.

Example Sentences

Thus common words like tiktokeur, vlog, smartphone and émoji – which are all in the latest commercial dictionaries – do not exist in the Académie book.

From BBC

Last week, Nesbitt said the latest allocation of money by the executive would not allow him to match pay deals in other parts of the UK.

From BBC

Scott’s “Gladiator II” from Paramount Pictures is the latest sequel to return after a decades-long hiatus.

From Los Angeles Times

The mayor has urged people to stay inside, as the local population waits for the latest flood alert to subside.

From BBC

The latest EPI report also highlights a persistent issue with students dropping out of courses early.

From BBC