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

Struijk and Svoboda are not the only newcomers who will probably get more minutes in the Conference League than in the Premier League. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Although it can be used once daily, glycolic-acid newcomers and sensitive skin types may want to start with two or three evenings a week—whether applying it to the face, scalp, or rough patches below the neck—and work their way up. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

The episode went viral and prompted debate about the growing presence of content creators at sporting events — and whether newcomers are being adequately schooled in tennis’ distinct etiquette. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Pinkins and De Shields both came to Chicago and a newcomer named Paul Oakley Stovall joined the cast. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 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