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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The other potential double nominee is Vince Gilligan’s newcomer, Pluribus. Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 By contrast, the newcomers spoke their own languages, perhaps with a passing knowledge of Latin too. Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 One was a newcomer, Joe Pruner of Bocce. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 Fond du Lac, a city of about 44,000 residents on the southern shore of Lake Winnebago, has launched a talent attraction initiative that offers eligible newcomers up to $9,500 in incentives. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 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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