full-term

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌtərm How to pronounce full-term (audio)
: retained in the uterus for the normal period of gestation before birth
a full-term newborn

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The first was a baby girl, born full-term and healthy in August 2024. — Emily Brindley health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 The cause of death has not been determined, though investigators said the baby was full-term when he was found. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 Here are some possibilities for who might run to be Charlotte’s next full-term mayor. — Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 Romero said some might not even care enough to vote in the special election, instead just directing their attention to the full-term race. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-term

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of full-term was in 1844

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“Full-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-term. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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