newcomer

noun

ˈnü-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
Definition of newcomernext
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity he's a newcomer to ice hockey

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Recent Examples of newcomer Plaza Midwood has been a hot spot for openings this year, with notable newcomers including Uchi and Uchibā, Improper Pig, Harriet’s Hamburgers and Maman. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Arif Mardin, the late legendary Turkish-American music producer who worked with greats like Aretha Franklin, The Bee Gees, and Dionne Warwick served as music producer alongside relative newcomer Chris Montan. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 In Chicago the bulk of the newcomers settled on the South Side, close to the city’s industrial belt of steel mills and manufacturers. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Don’t miss relative newcomer Wildling, which serves up small plates such as scallop crudo and a weekly tartare. — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for newcomer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
  1. novice
  2. beginner
  3. freshman
  4. rookie
  5. apprentice
Noun
  • Knowledgeable bartenders guide novices and obsessives alike, making an overwhelming list feel approachable rather than intimidating.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • With tastings, master classes, wine-and-food pairing seminars, conversations, concerts, and in several cases, auctions, wine festivals offer something for everyone from novice to expert.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • For anyone easing in, resources such as Massachusetts General Hospital and EatingWell offer meal plans and beginner recipes.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • For anyone new to the plan, Massachusetts General Hospital and EatingWell publish sample meal plans and beginner recipes.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • For high school freshmen, that number was even lower, at just 38% meeting grade level on the English I STAAR exam.
    — Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • During the group panel discussion, Alexander was asked about Georgia coach Kirby Smart and his son Andrew, who is a rising freshman quarterback for the Spartans.
    — Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Chris Brazzell, the rookie the Panthers were counting on to be an occasional player and deep-ball threat for Young, was carted off Wednesday with a knee injury.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Later, Royals rookie duo Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone added RBI hits.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of rookie
Noun
  • First introduced in The Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi apprentice finally made her live-action debut in season 2 of The Mandalorian, with Rosario Dawson assuming the role with cool confidence.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
  • With a twist of his hand, Hiddleston takes the audience back in time to meet Avianius, a teenage bronzesmith apprentice, Julia Felix, a bathhouse owner, and an unnamed Praetorian guard.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 July 2026
Definition of apprentice

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