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

As music factories and generative tools take over entry-level work, newcomers risk losing a vital foothold in the industry. — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

The two best actor awards went to Chinese star Zhou Xun and Japanese newcomer Kashun Himeno. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

The race is led by Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser and Republican newcomer Victor Marx. — Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Adam Hamilton, the Democrat seeking to unseat Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican, is a political newcomer. — Ruth Graham, New York Times, 15 Oct. 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