newcomer
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does newcomer mean? A newcomer is a person who has recently arrived at a location or a person or thing that has recently joined a new environment, such as an occupation, workplace, field, or organization.A person who’s just moved to a new city could be described as a newcomer. The term could also be used to refer to a new player on a team, a new student at school, a new employee at work, or a nation that has just joined an international organization. A company that has just been established could be described as a newcomer in its industry or sector.Example: It’s the kind of gym where longtime members take bets on how long newcomers will last.
Etymology
Origin of newcomer
Example Sentences
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"A newcomer comes to town and they're locking up, and everyone laughs, because why are you doing that? Nothing happens here."
From BBC
Surfshark’s apps are designed with simplicity in mind, offering a clean interface that doesn’t overwhelm newcomers.
From Salon
They quickly discover that newcomers need to learn a whole new set of skills to merely survive, let alone fight a war.
Kagiyama, the Beijing Olympic individual silver medallist, did not compete in the free skate with Olympic newcomer Sato, 22, representing Japan instead.
From Barron's
He told BBC News NI that newcomers to Northern Ireland, particularly those from African countries that were "deeply Christian", sometimes found it difficult to find a home to worship.
From BBC
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