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

In fact, newcomer Philip Tomasino has the most points of any new Sens player added this summer (3 points), and he was added for AHL depth. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The hotel’s connections with local neighbors is also particularly impressive (no mean feat for newcomers in Kyoto) with The Shinmonzen’s friends ranging from local bento box makers who deliver by bicycle to generations-old antique shop owners. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

While newcomer Wickham from Barbados was the epitome of patience, Jangoo had aggressive intent with 11 boundaries and two sixes. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Two Elk Grove Unified School District incumbents held commanding leads in early election returns Wednesday, while newcomer Varinder Singh led a three-candidate race for an open school board seat. — Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 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