newbie

[noo-bee, nyoo‑]

noun

Informal.

1. a person who is new to a field, activity, etc.; a novice or newcomer.

   January always brings newbies to our gym.

newbie

/ ˈnjuːbɪ /

noun

1. slang,  a newcomer, esp in computing or on the internet

Word History and Origins

Origin of newbie¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1965–70; perhaps newb(orn) + -ie

Word History and Origins

Origin of newbie¹

C20: origin unknown; possibly from new boy

Example Sentences

Scaling up while holding onto that newbie energy will be a challenge, they seem to be managing both for now.

From BBC

That same energy — careful attention to detail, generosity, ritualistic devotion — maps almost perfectly onto sourdough culture: people exchanging starters, mentoring newbies on Reddit, obsessing over hydration ratios, even running “starter hotels” for friends’ yeast cultures.

From Salon

Last season might have been Sunseri’s most impressive working with a newbie quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times

As “The Carpool Detectives” recounts, the women sought out the help of sometimes-reluctant police officers and the victims’ family members, bumbling at times as newbie investigators.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. John Carter on “ER” was a newbie to the healthcare industry, bright-eyed and eager to learn.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beginner 
• novice 
• rookie