newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 

ˈnyü-

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner, rookie

Synonyms

• novice
• beginner
• freshman
• rookie
• apprentice

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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