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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Choosing between a well-established VPN provider and a newcomer isn’t that hard.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
To move from being a curious newcomer to a global powerhouse like Vietnam.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield is terming out in District 3, leaving the race to represent the southwestern San Fernando Valley open to a newcomer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
A relative newcomer to the Federal Reserve system, Beth Hammack has nevertheless been a decisive voice at the central bank since she became president and CEO of the Cleveland Fed in August 2024.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Knowing what every native loves to hear, he would have offered the classic immigrant story, casting himself as the heroic newcomer, self-sufficient, resourceful.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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