newcomer

noun

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

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Among the festival’s newcomers was 21-year-old Liliia Karpach, who traveled from Ukraine’s western Lviv region for her first Stoned Climbers festival. ABC News, 5 July 2026 In recent seasons, the Phillies have routinely searched for outfield reinforcements without any newcomer really seizing a long-term everyday opportunity. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 In the ’60s, parade organizers made sure to give awards to the village’s newcomers. Georgia Ross, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026 The remake, starring Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, was directed by Thomas Kail in his feature debut and written by Bush and Miller. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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