comer

noun

com·​er ˈkə-mər How to pronounce comer (audio)
Synonyms of comernext
1
: one that comes or arrives
welcomed all comers
2
: one making rapid progress or showing promise

Examples of comer in a Sentence

We're giving free T-shirts away to the first comers. She's regarded as a comer in political circles.
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The people’s princes Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist round out the central cast, along with newer-comers Joseph Zada and Joe Anders as the sons. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026 Used his size and good wheels to create havoc in the offensive zone, took on all comers and pitched in offensively with double-digit goals. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026 The album’s various fine to middling duets and collabs make their own case for canonicity—in a decade the latest comer may request Kehlani to class up their singles. Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026 Stribling’s philosophy as a receiver is to take on all comers. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comer

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of comer was in the 14th century

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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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