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rookie

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noun rook·ie \ˈru̇-kē\

Simple Definition of rookie

  • : a first-year player in a professional sport

  • : a person who has just started a job or activity and has little experience

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of rookie

  1. 1 :  recruit; also :  novice

  2. 2 :  a first-year participant in a major professional sport

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Examples of rookie in a sentence

  1. There are three rookies in the starting lineup.

  2. an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie



Origin and Etymology of rookie

perhaps alteration of recruit


First Known Use: 1892

rookie Synonyms

Synonyms
abecedarian, apprentice, babe
Antonyms
old hand, old-timer, vet

Other General Sports Terms

kegler, mulligan, rappel, turkey

ROOKIE Defined for Kids

rookie

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noun rook·ie \ˈru̇-kē\

Definition of rookie for Students

  1. :  beginner, recruit



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