comer

American  

[kuhm-er] / ˈkʌm ər /

noun

1. Informal.  a person or thing that is progressing well or is very promising.

   He looks like a comer in state politics.

2. a person or thing that arrives.

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comer British  

/ ˈkʌmə /

noun

1. (in combination) a person who comes

   all-comers

   newcomers

2. informal  a potential success

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Etymology

Origin of comer

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; come, -er ¹

Example Sentences

He also supports the pro-rental measure, though he said he operates his shop “like Switzerland,” neutral and open to all comers.

From The Wall Street Journal

But now, boosters of geothermal energy say that thanks to a combination of new technologies and generous tax incentives, it is finally ready to compete with all comers on cost and reliability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nonetheless he was willing to travel to college campuses, where the politics frequently tilt to the left, and debate all comers.

From BBC

A serial entrepreneur before he entered politics, Worsley favor throwing the U.S.-Mexico border open to all comers.

From Los Angeles Times

In the jazz up and comers of today, the hallmarks of improvisation, musicality, humanity and depth are very much present.

From Los Angeles Times