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

Now, both veterans and newcomers will be able to experience the struggle humanity faced as a new conflict erupted. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Han, describing what keeps newcomers out of DeFi lending, named the thing that has not gone away. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Moore is proving himself a savvy digital communicator and crafts an image as a newcomer to politics while voters demand change. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Coach Kyle Shanahan remained very high on Pearsall and was excited about an offense that would have newcomer Mike Evans, George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey setting up the shifty Pearsall to beat defensive backs one-on-one. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 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