newcomer

noun

Save Word

new·com·er | \ ˈnü-ˌkə-mər

, ˈnyü- \

Definition of newcomer

1 : one recently arrived

2 : beginner, rookie

Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About newcomer

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Recent Examples on the Web Offered by Hurtigruten and newcomer Havila, the voyage is billed as a cruise but the entertainment on offer is first and foremost the ever-changing coastline. — David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021 Stay in one of the desert-sleek villas at newcomer El Perdido. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2021 Popovich opened the preseason Monday at home against the Utah Jazz with a starting lineup of Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Keldon Johnson, newcomer Doug McDermott and Jakob Poeltl. — Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Oct. 2021 Drew Lock, a 2019 second-round pick who started 13 games last season and lost the preseason battle to the newcomer Bridgewater, wasn’t much better and finished 12-for-21 for 113 yards and an interception on his final throw. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 3 Oct. 2021 As a viewer, this move is reassuring, as well as a huge vote of confidence to a newcomer. — Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2021 The commission’s draft map would dramatically redesign districts represented by Krekorian, who is based in the San Fernando Valley, and Raman, a newcomer to City Hall who represents much of the Hollywood Hills. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2021 Midnight Mass is newcomer Cymone's first TV role, and she's also set to star in Flanagan's upcoming series The Midnight Club. — Quinci Legardye, Marie Claire, 1 Oct. 2021 Huggins encouraged them to work together as teammates and draw on each other’s strengths, specifically Da’Vinchi’s more extensive acting experience and newcomer Lil Meech’s in-depth family knowledge. — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2021

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'newcomer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.