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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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These newcomers both opened in November. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025 Be sure to tune in for performances from newcomers and others who have graced Rockefeller Plaza before. Jamie Knodel, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025 During the segment, Steel expressed confidence in her reputation despite being a newcomer to the brand. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry have been elevated to series regulars after recurring in Season 2, and newcomers Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Toby Wallace join the ensemble. Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Dec. 2025 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 9 Dec. 2025.

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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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