latest

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective [onlybeforenoun] the most recent or newest: the latest unemployment figures * the latest craze / fashion / trend * her latest novel * Have you heard the latest news? noun (the latest) (informal) the most recent or the newest thing or piece of news: This is the latest in robot technology. * Have you heard the latest? IDIOMS at the latest no later than the time or the date mentioned: Applications should be in by 31 October at the latest.