newcomer

[noo-kuhm-er, nyoo-]

noun

1. a person or thing that has recently arrived; new arrival.

   She is a newcomer to our city. The firm is a newcomer in the field of advertising.

   Synonyms: outlander, outsider, stranger

newcomer

/ ˈnjuːˌkʌmə /

noun

1. a person who has recently arrived or started to participate in something

Word History and Origins

Origin of newcomer¹

First recorded in 1585–95; new + comer

Example Sentences

Iko, a newcomer, started with a Micro Mini Cart that can hold barbell weights.

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The chosen ones - McLaughlin, Stanton and Stout - are all relative newcomers.

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Otherwise the sprawling household went about its business and took the newcomer at face value.

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At the sight of the children, the three newcomers wagged their tails, but there was no time for a happy reunion.

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It is evident from the start that the two newcomers belong to the same family, and not an underbred one.

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Related Words

• beginner 
• immigrant 
• neophyte 
• novice 
• rookie 

When To Use

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.