Definition of latecomer
: one that arrives late; also : a recent arrival
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Examples of latecomer in a Sentence
Latecomers had to park their cars far from the stadium.
Recent Examples of latecomer from the Web
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Talking throughout the workout, this latecomer was screwing with my chakras and —
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Before BioShock, before DOS gaming latecomers got hip to Irrational’s oeuvre and spilled tubs of ink over System Shock 2, there was simply System Shock.
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First Known Use of latecomer
1599
LATECOMER Defined for English Language Learners
latecomer
playDefinition of latecomer for English Language Learners
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: a person who arrives late
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: someone or something that has recently arrived or become involved in something
LATECOMER Defined for Kids
latecomer
playDefinition of latecomer for Students
: a person who arrives late
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