noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

newcomer

NYOO-kuh-muh

Newcomer (noun) means a person who has recently arrived in a place or community. Example: “The neighbors welcomed the newcomers with a housewarming dinner.”

noun

A person who has recently arrived in a place or community.

"The neighbors welcomed the newcomers with a housewarming dinner."

Someone new to a particular activity or field.

"She's a newcomer to the industry but already making a name for herself."

How to use newcomer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who has just arrived somewhere or started doing something.

Common pairings

welcome newcomers a newcomer to the field

Word forms

newcomers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English newe-comere, built from new plus comer; compare Old English nīwcumen, meaning "newcomer" or "novice."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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newling offcomer noob n00b blow-in come-here entrant FOB fresh meat freshie greener Johnny-come-lately

Antonyms

denizen dweller inhabitant native oldtimer resident

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Rhymes for newcomer

omer comer homer gomer boomer goomer bloomer customer astronomer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “newcomer” mean?

The word “newcomer” means a person who has recently arrived in a place or community. In plain terms, someone who has just arrived somewhere or started doing something.

How do you pronounce “newcomer”?

“Newcomer” is pronounced NYOO-kuh-muh (/ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “newcomer” in a sentence?

Here is “newcomer” used in a sentence: “The neighbors welcomed the newcomers with a housewarming dinner.”

What is another word for “newcomer”?

Words with a similar meaning to “newcomer” include newling, offcomer, noob, n00b, blow-in and come-here.

What is the opposite of “newcomer”?

The opposite of “newcomer” — its antonyms — are denizen, dweller, inhabitant, native and oldtimer.

What part of speech is “newcomer”?

“Newcomer” is a noun.

Where does the word “newcomer” come from?

The word “newcomer” comes from Old English. From Middle English newe-comere, built from new plus comer; compare Old English nīwcumen, meaning "newcomer" or "novice.".

Is “newcomer” a common word?

“Newcomer” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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