newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
ˈnyü-
1
: one recently arrived
2

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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What’s worse, the report proposes to geo-fence them to insulate them from newcomers. M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025 Rookie camp began Wednesday, so the likes of Gabe Perreault, Brennan Othmann and newcomer Scott Morrow are already on the ice in an organized setting. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 Jennifer Lopez leads the films alongside Diego Luna and newcomer Tonatiuh. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025 Anderson’s ensemble—Regina Hall, Wood Harris, newcomer Chase Infiniti—signals scale and stakes. Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of newcomer was in the 15th century

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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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newcomer

noun
new·​com·​er ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
1
: one recently arrived
2

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