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

The two dashing newcomers have since been regaling the Georgia Aquarium’s existing belugas, a quartet of females*, with tales of their peregrinations. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan Chandler stars in Lanterns as Hal, a grizzled veteran who has returned to train newcomer John. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Downtown newcomer Bread People sells cardamom buns and doughnuts (plus lunch sandwiches). — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

But some newcomers argued that Sutter sold property that was outside his land grant from Mexico. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 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