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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Now in its second year, this newcomer serves up a carefully curated lineup of exhibitors and a more personal atmosphere, and is quickly becoming a highlight of the week’s art offerings.
As implied here all along, Netflix’s real triumph was driving up the price Paramount had to pay and saddling the newcomer with enough debt to hobble any challenge to Netflix’s streaming dominance.
Pokémon also attracts a diverse audience, in contrast to some fandoms, which can skew male or be suspicious of newcomers.
From BBC
Laura Bulless, from the college, said: "It felt like the whole of Hull was behind him to get that newcomer award and then to get leading actor, it's just absolutely phenomenal."
From BBC
Progressives organized to assist the newcomers, but restriction ultimately carried the day when the Immigration Act of 1924 closed the door.
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