newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
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he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 May 2025
Art lovers of all kinds — from seasoned curators and collectors to newcomers — flock to New York City in May to experience the area’s vibrant art scene.
—Tanya Mohn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
According to Nielsen data, via The Athletic, 88% of its viewers hadn't seen the previous season's championship race, proving its value with sport newcomers.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Here are seven elite newcomers keeping the spirit of jazz alive at the top level.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for newcomer
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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