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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How dare this newcomer suggest that the towering maple between their properties be trimmed or cut down? Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025 Among the new ships is a newcomer to cruising but not to the hospitality industry. Stacey Zable, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 The majority of these labels favor more classic designs, but relative newcomer Laopu — launched in 2016 — has disrupted the market, blending 24-karat gold and diamonds with silhouettes and patterns inspired by Chinese tradition. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 Despite Bella's strong showing, the Raw newcomer Roxanne Perez managed to secure the victory, aided by interference from her Judgment Day ally, Raquel Rodriguez. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

Word History

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 31 Oct. 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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