newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
ˈnyü-
1
: one recently arrived
2

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade. Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 3 July 2025 For regular attendees of this elevated, date-night-worthy soiree, there will be newcomer wares to sample. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025 Their stage stays lit up with dazzling performances, from seasoned drag queens to fierce newcomers. Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 This year's Album of the Year category is stacked with heavy hitters including Jelly Roll, Post Malone and Lainey Wilson, along with newcomers Megan Moroney and Zach Top. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 Jul. 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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