newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 

ˈnyü-

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner, rookie

Synonyms

• abecedarian
• apprentice
• babe
• beginner
• colt
• cub
• fledgling
• freshman
• greenhorn
• neophyte
• newbie
• novice
• novitiate
• punk
• recruit
• rook
• rookie
• tenderfoot
• tyro
• virgin

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Recent Examples on the Web

The week features appearances from designers like Thom Browne, who’s returned back to the Paris runways, as well as couture newcomer Nicolas Di Felice, who will be guest designing the Jean Paul Gaultier collection this season. —Acielle / Style Du Monde, Vogue, 25 June 2024

Mahajan casted for her film from the local area where Second Chance is set in, with feature film newcomers Dheera Johnson (as Nia), Thakri Devi (as Bhemi) and Kanav Thakur (as Sunny) in leading roles. —Sara Merican, Deadline, 24 June 2024

Refrain from giving newcomers a chance to take advantage of you. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 23 June 2024

In a fit of panic, Gala whisks her daughter Kate (newcomer Victoria Bazúa) away from school and her mother, Julia (Carmen Maura), from her retirement home. —Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər 

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner