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.

---

comer British  

/ ˈkʌmə /

noun

1. (in combination) a person who comes

   all-comers

   newcomers

2. informal a potential success

---

Etymology

Origin of comer

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

Example Sentences

His “prove me wrong” events—the invitation to take all comers in dialogues he set up on college campuses—often went viral online and drew thousands of young voters to the conservative cause.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

My opinion would have been given gladly and AI-free to all comers.

From Los Angeles Times