newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
ˈnyü-
Synonyms of newcomernext
1
: one recently arrived
2

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Fleming joins spring signees Luke Bamgboye, Ryan Hunt, Trent Lincoln, Gavin Murphy, Gavin Sykes, Miloš Šojić and DJ Thomas as newcomers for the upcoming season. Steven Johnson june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026 The sport's scoring system is notably distinct, and can sometimes be hard to grasp for newcomers. Ayana Archie, NPR, 4 June 2026 All the Chiefs newcomers have an example to follow, in Murray. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 Despite backing Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains for the seat, the party’s preferred candidate currently trails progressive Democrat and political newcomer Randy Villegas in the early primary results. Mathew Miranda june 3, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of newcomer was in the 15th century

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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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newcomer

noun
new·​com·​er ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
1
: one recently arrived
2

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