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

Four of its actors -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn -- were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress. —Jake Coyle The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026

With that in mind, our 10 favorite serum foundations—from heritage labels like Chanel to clean beauty cult-favorites and indie newcomers like Outside—In—for that your skin-but-better look, backed by the pros and Vogue beauty editors. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026

Whipple and settlers were the newcomers in Minnesota. —Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026

Ward and Baez are newcomers to the Red Sox organization who have been acquired in offseason trades. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 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