Newcomer

Pronunciation: /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmər/

Definitions of newcomer

noun a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a particular group

Example Sentences

A1 The newcomer in our class is from another country.

A2 As a newcomer to the team, she is still learning the ropes.

B1 The company has a mentorship program to help newcomers adjust to their new roles.

B2 The newcomer impressed everyone with their fresh ideas and innovative approach.

C1 The seasoned employees welcomed the newcomer with open arms and shared their expertise.

C2 The newcomer quickly rose through the ranks and became a valuable asset to the company.

Examples of newcomer in a Sentence

formal The company is hosting a welcome event for the newcomer next week.

informal I heard there's a new newcomer starting in our department tomorrow.

slang Hey, have you met the cool newcomer in the office yet?

figurative As a newcomer to the industry, she quickly made a name for herself.

Grammatical Forms of newcomer

• past tense: newcomer
• plural: newcomers
• comparative: newcomer
• superlative: newcomer
• present tense: newcomer
• future tense: will newcomer
• perfect tense: has newcomer
• continuous tense: is newcomer
• singular: newcomer
• positive degree: newcomer
• infinitive: to newcomer
• gerund: newcoming
• participle: newcomer

Origin and Evolution of newcomer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'newcomer' originated from Middle English, combining 'new' and 'comer' which meant someone who has recently arrived or started in a place.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'newcomer' has retained its original meaning of a recent arrival, but it has also taken on connotations of a beginner or someone inexperienced in a particular place or situation.