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

The film introduces four newcomers – Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati – who headline a story centered on friendship, young love, heartbreak and the process of figuring out life as a young adult. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

The daughter figure, played by newcomer Angelina LookingGlass, assumes lead duties once the title character falls. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026

In 2019 the Dolphins added 20 waiver-wire claims, or practice squad call-ups that season, and the bulk of the newcomers came in the opening week of the regular season. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Two other newcomers, Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic, remain in the mix for the starting spot. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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