B1nounsocietywork
US/ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/
UK/ˈnjuː.kʌm.ə/
a person who has recently arrived in a place or started a job or activity
In context
The club warmly welcomes newcomers of all ages and abilities.
As a newcomer to the city, she found it hard to make friends.
The film won an award for best newcomer.
Words that go with newcomer
adjective + noun
- relative newcomerHe is a relative newcomer to politics.
- best newcomerShe was named best newcomer of the year.
- young newcomerThe young newcomer scored twice in his first game.
noun + preposition
- newcomer toShe is a newcomer to the company.
- newcomer to the industryAs a newcomer to the industry, he asked many questions.
verb + noun
- welcome newcomersThe village is known for welcoming newcomers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a new comerCorrect: a newcomer