newcomer

noun

new·​com·​er ˈnü-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
ˈnyü-
Synonyms of newcomernext
1
: one recently arrived
2

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Deadline hears the Thursday evening performance was already headed to sell-out status even before the Broadway newcomer missed half of Tuesday’s performance and the two Wednesday shows. Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026 The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder was one of nearly 70 newcomers to join the roster in Coach Scott Frost’s return to the Knights after an eight-year absence. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 Far from Boston's glittering elite is newcomer Taylor Adams, a young nurse eager to leave her humble past behind. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 The film stars newcomer Clark Shotwell as Jeff and Kelly Eviston-Quinnett as his mother. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newcomer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of newcomer was in the 15th century

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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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newcomer

noun
new·​com·​er ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər How to pronounce newcomer (audio)
1
: one recently arrived
2

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