newcomer

noun

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

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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And Delbis, a newcomer who self-identifies as autistic, provides a perfect, harmonious counterpart to the chaos and cacophony. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 The newcomer builds upon the successful Leopard 50, but is larger, faster, and more agile than that 50-footer. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025 For non-newcomers, a full-day group lesson costs $229 and there is no half-day option. John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025 If that sounds at all like a newcomer to the Giants’ dugout late last season, well, he was quoted in the piece. Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 28 Oct. 2025.

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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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