Synonyms of rookies

rookies

noun

plural of rookie

as in novices

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

• novices
• beginners
• freshmen
• newcomers
• apprentices
• recruits
• newbies
• greenhorns
• colts
• tyros
• rooks
• neophytes
• virgins
• fledglings
• punks
• students
• novitiates
• cubs
• babes
• tenderfeet
• amateurs
• trainees
• abecedarians
• boots
• candidates
• dabblers
• learners
• entrants
• dilettantes
• probationers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veterans
• experts
• professionals
• vets
• pros
• old-timers
• masters
• old hands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rookies

And with rookies like Mansoor Delane, Emmett Johnson, R Mason Thomas, Peter Woods and Kahlil Benson making key contributions. — Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

But the Mets may very well end up with two of the top three or four rookies in the National League in Oklahoma State products Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Like most rookies, Douglas needs to do a better job knowing his assignments, route adjustments based on coverage, and running routes at the right depth. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

The best part of the fall is almost here, bringing in rookies, underdogs, defending Super Bowl champs and even a few furry teammates to the big screens. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

The milestone also marked the first time in major league history that three rookies have hit 30 or more home runs in the same season. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026