latecomer

[leyt-kuhm-er]

noun

1. a person who arrives late.

   The latecomers were seated after the overture.

latecomer

/ ˈleɪtˌkʌmə /

noun

1. a person or thing that comes late

Word History and Origins

Origin of latecomer¹

First recorded in 1865–70; late + comer

Example Sentences

The boisterous buzz makes it an essential part of the day for fans, who arrive in morning darkness to stake their spot, while latecomers, irked at missing out, slope off down the fairway.

From BBC

A comparative latecomer to the international stage, the full stature of Brendel's talent only became apparent at the age of 45.

From BBC

But Fox will be a latecomer to a field where some of the major players are still losing billions of dollars.

From Los Angeles Times

Such digital tokens are notorious for speculators using hype to pump up the value before selling at the top of the market, leaving latecomers to count their losses as the price crashes.

From BBC

We must have thought we were the last of the latecomers.

From Literature

Related Words

• beginner 
• immigrant 
• neophyte 
• novice 
• rookie