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Synonyms

latecomer

American  
[leyt-kuhm-er] / ˈleɪtˌkʌm ər /

noun

  1. a person who arrives late.

    The latecomers were seated after the overture.


latecomer British  
/ ˈleɪtˌkʌmə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that comes late

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of latecomer

First recorded in 1865–70; late + comer

Example Sentences

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And have the most important play happen while some latecomer blocks your view with his backside while trying to find his seat.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

All received bonuses of at least $100 million to defect from the PGA Tour, and Rahm, a relative latecomer to LIV Golf, received a reported $300- to $500-million bonus.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

Apple would be a latecomer to the world of foldable phones — with Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan noting that Samsung and Huawei both released foldable smartphones in 2019.

From MarketWatch Mar. 23, 2026

Rep. Wesley Hunt, a latecomer to the race who was an early backer of Trump in 2024, earned 13.5% of the vote and will not advance to the run-off.

From Salon Mar. 4, 2026

Was I going to be the only latecomer today?

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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