newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
ˈnyü-
Synonyms of newcomernext
1
: one recently arrived
2

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Kelly joins a cast led by the returning Sydney Sweeney and newcomer Kirsten Dunst. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 June 2026 That is the category assigned to a host of footballing nations, including Haiti, Panama and newcomers Curaçao and Cape Verde, by the San Francisco Chronicle ahead of the men’s 2026 World Cup. Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 11 June 2026 Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return to their beloved roles opposite newcomers such as Greta Lee, Conan O’Brien and more. Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of newcomer was in the 15th century

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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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newcomer

noun
new·​com·​er ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
1
: one recently arrived
2

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