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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It's better Clarke handles this rather than throwing in a newbie to start from scratch.

From BBC • May 28, 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

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

"And our newbie for the girls, Patina—but she told me a few minutes ago that she goes by Patty—Jones."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds