newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 

ˈnyü-

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner, rookie

Synonyms of newcomer

• novice
• beginner
• freshman
• rookie
• apprentice

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Recent Examples on the Web

In the ’60s, parade organizers made sure to give awards to the village’s newcomers. — Georgia Ross, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026

Sergiño Dest’s shot was comfortably saved, but Leo’s reaction shows how quickly soccer is capturing newcomers. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Johnson and Clement reprise their characters with John Tui, Frankie Adams and Rena Owen as newcomers. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Only in these United States can the progeny of people once portrayed as parasites and invaders side with those making the same argument about the latest batch of newcomers. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for newcomer

• midsummer
• bummer
• comer
• drummer
• dumber
• hummer
• plumber
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer

Kids Definition

newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər 

1

: one recently arrived

2

: beginner