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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Shortages meant latecomers would find shelves bare apart from cans of pickled seaweed.
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The last day to register to vote in the June 5 primary election is quickly approaching, although a new law means that latecomers will be offered a second chance to join the electorate and cast a ballot.
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The original players are passing away—only Peter Hoffman remains—and the old animosities are enacted by latecomers, like a famous show revived by understudies.
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Only 35 students took the exam, the vast majority latecomers to the district, spokeswoman Janice Carpio-Hernandez said.
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Once the door of the apartment was closed, latecomers were no longer welcome to join.
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Instagram is a latecomer to making its users' data downloadable.
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Scott Leonard is no latecomer to the sustainable fashion game.
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The news follows plenty of latecomers to the battle royale genre, which all have a few things in common.
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First Known Use of latecomer
1599
LATECOMER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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
Definition of latecomer for Students
: a person who arrives late
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