Definitions

newbie

[noo-bee, nyoo‑] / ˈnu bi, ˈnju‑ /

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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Many years ago, when I was a newbie newspaper reporter in the Boston Globe’s Washington bureau, one of my colleagues, Tom Oliphant, gave me a tip that I’ve cherished ever since.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

As a mahjong newbie, I was there to observe seasoned players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

As much as I don’t like being the newbie, I don’t like being the salty sea dog either.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman