Definition of "latest" in English

adjective

1. superlative form of late: most late

2. (now rare, poetic) Last, final.

3. Most recent.

   • Here is the latest news on the accident.
   • My latest album, which is being published next week, is even better than my last one.
   • It's the latest fashion, ma'am.

adverb

1. superlative form of late: most late

2. At the latest.

   • Complete the XYZ task latest by today 5:00PM.

noun

1. The most recent thing, particularly information or news.

   • Have you heard the latest?
   • What's the latest on the demonstrations in New York?
   • Have you met Jane's latest? I hear he's a hunk.