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

Two cocktail bars in Miami were named among the best bars in North America, one a veteran of the annual awards and the other a newcomer to the list. —Connie Ogle april 23, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026

But King Penny, which is celebrating its landmark 50th performance on Thursday, May 21, is one of the most successful ideas the Clocktower has seen in the 21st century, building a loyal audience and attracting newcomers with word-of-mouth raves and a 1940s-style radio format. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026

Boring dad; feisty mom; rich do-gooder; striving newcomer; MAGA one; MAGA two. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026

Texprocess featured 200 exhibitors from 28 countries, showcasing new textile processing technologies; its Start-up Stars area connected newcomers with industry partners. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 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