latecomer

noun

late·​com·​er ˈlāt-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce latecomer (audio)
: one that arrives late
also : a recent arrival

Examples of latecomer in a Sentence

Latecomers had to park their cars far from the stadium.
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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of latecomer was in 1599

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“Latecomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latecomer. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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latecomer

noun
late·​com·​er ˈlāt-ˌkəm-ər How to pronounce latecomer (audio)
: one who arrives late
also : one who has recently arrived

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