newbie

noun

ˈnü-bē How to pronounce newbie (audio)
Definition of newbienext
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft

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Recent Examples of newbie Instead, this edition, airing Thursdays on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock, features a cast of all reality TV newbies competing for a prize pot that could actually change their lives. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 This solve is polished for a couple of newbies, with an inventive theme that unravels in a quirky, pleasing way that’s especially charming coming from a parent-child team. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2026 One of those newbies, Daisy Toye, is a makeup artist to the stars with a celebrity-hairstylist husband. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 VodafoneThree said its newbie TV service will simplify matters by serving up a range of entertainment offerings in a single package. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newbie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newbie
  1. novice
  2. beginner
  3. newcomer
  4. rookie
  5. apprentice
  6. freshman
Noun
  • To capture some of that essence, Guitar Center is trying to make its stores a place to hang out for novices and pros alike.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In the latest, The Big Cats Dance Party, a high-profile case falls to a novice sleuth while the agency’s founder is away.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • Nine out of 10 beginner guitarists are not playing one year after picking up the instrument, so catering to those newbies meant a lot of churn, Dalporto says.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Build a complete beginner kit with wax, wicks, vessels, labels, and other necessary supplies.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But velvet ropes and VIP tiers can leave newcomers wondering whether the conversation is meant for them.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of newcomer
Noun
  • Pavia, 24, wasn’t selected in the 2026 NFL Draft and was cut by the Baltimore Ravens as a rookie free agent over the summer.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Garrett Mitchell walked, rookie Cooper Pratt laid down a sacrifice bunt and light-hitting Luis Lara banged the next pitch up the middle to score Mitchell from second for the 2-1 lead.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rookie
Noun
  • Founding and patenting gabardine Thomas Burberry, a cloth merchant’s apprentice, established his own shop in 1856 in Basingstoke, England, then a rural town located southwest of London.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of apprentice
Noun
  • How about subsidizing our next freshman class and bringing the cost down to $50K?
    — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Keaton Wagler, whose sensational freshman season propelled Illinois to its first Final Four in 21 years, is preparing for the NBA season with the Los Angeles Clippers.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of freshman

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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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