Synonyms of rookie

rookie

noun

ˈru̇-kē 

as in novice

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novice
• beginner
• freshman
• newcomer
• apprentice
• newbie
• greenhorn
• tyro
• fledgling
• recruit
• neophyte
• virgin
• colt
• tenderfoot
• rook
• student
• cub
• novitiate
• punk
• babe
• amateur
• abecedarian
• trainee
• boot
• candidate
• learner
• dilettante
• entrant
• dabbler
• probationer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veteran
• vet
• expert
• pro
• master
• professional
• old hand
• old-timer

Examples of rookie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As rookies on opposing teams, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark continued their on-court rivalry in the WNBA this season — but the Chicago Sky star is interested in a future together. —Danielle Jennings, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024

Angel Reese Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was radiant in a red beaded crochet dress and bolero. —Violet Goldstone, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024

The former Ohio State standout had a spectacular rookie season last year, leading the Texans to the playoffs after three straight seasons of winning four games or less. —Adam Renuart, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024

Tracking Caleb Williams: How the Bears QB is performing in his rookie season Dexter a new player for the Bears The Bears didn’t have a long to-do list for Gervon Dexter Sr. —Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024