newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 

ˈnyü-

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner, rookie

Synonyms of newcomer

• novice
• beginner
• freshman
• rookie
• apprentice

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Recent Examples on the Web

This dedication to both promoting Tucson’s charm and attractions while insisting that the city’s culture not get diluted by growing populations of newcomers relocating there from across the country is in their DNA. —Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025

So far, the microscope has been on the on-court partnership of Herro and Heat newcomer Norman Powell since Herro returned. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2025

In several contests, newcomers promise to take bolder positions to challenge corporations and take on rising costs, particularly the looming health care expenses that are set to skyrocket when the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, such as Medicare for All. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

The destinations drawing newcomers aren’t exactly safe havens. —Ivis Garcia, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for newcomer

• midsummer
• bummer
• comer
• drummer
• dumber
• hummer
• plumber
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer

Kids Definition

newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər 

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner