informal
: a person who has recently started a particular activity : beginner, novice, newcomer
It's true that some users—particularly newbies—fall into the Web like Alice down the rabbit hole.—
Scott Kirsner
Scott KirsnerWhat will happen when all those newbie politicians sit down in the swivel chair for the first time?—Geoff Clark
Geoff ClarkExamples of newbie in a Sentence
He is a newbie to local politics.
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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To her, Joe’s stands out as the most approachable option for newbies.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Also expected to return are Wilson’s ex-BFF Jesse Solomon, along with freshman cast member Mia Calabrese and other newbies added in Season 10.
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Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Maybe that’s not as appealing for newbies?
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Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
That still leaves room for some newbies.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
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Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Also expected to return are Wilson’s ex-BFF Jesse Solomon, along with freshman cast member Mia Calabrese and other newbies added in Season 10.
—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Maybe that’s not as appealing for newbies?
—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
That still leaves room for some newbies.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for newbie
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newbie. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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