Definitions

newbie

[noo-bee, nyoo‑] / ˈnu bi, ˈnyu‑ /

NOUN

newcomer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginner novice rookie

STRONG

colt cub fledgling greenhorn initiate neophyte recruit tyro

WEAK

amateur dilettante freshman tenderfoot trainee

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expert master professional

STRONG

aficionado specialist

Example Sentences

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I asked the queen what a newbie like me should know about visiting her village.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In 2022, the political newbie won Kathmandu's mayoral race by a landslide as an independent candidate, triumphing over parties which had dominated elections for decades.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Robinhood says the card is designed to appeal to customers who already use its investing platform, which was launched in 2013 and targets younger, newbie investors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The 63-year-old Starmer is a relative newbie to British politics, only having entered the House of Commons in 2015.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

"Y'all can hug and all that tomorrow at the newbie dinner."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds