plural comers
1
a
: a person who goes to a place to take part in an activity
—usually plural
The class is open to all comers.
b
: a person who arrives at a place
We're giving free T-shirts away to the first comers.
2
US, informal
: someone who is making progress quickly and is likely to be successful
She's regarded as a comer in political circles.
a young comer
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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/comer. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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