newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 

ˈnyü-

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner, rookie

Synonyms of newcomer

• novice
• beginner
• freshman
• rookie
• apprentice

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Recent Examples on the Web

Fazio sought newcomers, including on the controversial issues of homeschooling, vaccines and guns. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Two more newcomers are slated for 2027, proof that now—as ever—is the time to go. — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026

There were tent camps on both sides of the border, caravans of people trudging through Central America and concerns about newcomers overwhelming social services. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Simpson’s Democratic opponent, political newcomer Ellie Gilbreath, ran unopposed in the spring primary. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for newcomer

• midsummer
• bummer
• comer
• drummer
• dumber
• hummer
• plumber
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer

Kids Definition

newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər 

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner