newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 

ˈnyü-

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner, rookie

Synonyms

• abecedarian
• apprentice
• babe
• beginner
• colt
• cub
• fledgling
• freshman
• greenhorn
• neophyte
• newbie
• novice
• novitiate
• punk
• recruit
• rook
• rookie
• tenderfoot
• tyro
• virgin

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Recent Examples on the Web

Conversely, this set-up will help the newcomers into Antwerp to understand their role in the value chain. —Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Powered by twin 150 kW (200 hp) motors, the newcomer can traverse the seas near silently at a top speed of up to 12 knots and a cruising speed of 7 to 8 knots. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2025

This followed the biggest casting of them all, the three young leads, who will be played by newcomers Dominic McLaughlin (Harry Potter), Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger) in the HBO franchise that is set to run for a decade. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 June 2025

Equally ebullient is a scene where an adolescent Chuck (played by newcomer Pajak) comes out of his shell at a school dance. —Jen Juneau, People.com, 6 June 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