newness/ˈn(j)uːnəs/EtymologyFrom Middle English newnesse, from Old English nīewnes (“newness, novelty”), equivalent to new + -ness.newness means the property of being new; novelty; recency. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 80 out of 100.nounThe property of being new; novelty; recency.“The newness of the car meant it still had that funny smell.”