comer

noun

com·​er ˈkə-mər How to pronounce comer (audio)
1
: one that comes or arrives
welcomed all comers
2
: one making rapid progress or showing promise

Examples of comer in a Sentence

We're giving free T-shirts away to the first comers. She's regarded as a comer in political circles.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of comer was in the 14th century

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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comer. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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