informal
: a person who has recently started a particular activity : beginner, novice, newcomer
It's true that some users–particularly newbies—fall into the Web like Alice down the rabbit hole.—
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He is a newbie to local politics.
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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For any newbies out there, be aware that ER is not a small TV project.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
The Couple Next Door focuses on young marrieds Evie (played by Eleanor Tomlinson, Poldark) and Pete (Alfred Enoch, How to Get Away With Murder), newbies to a suburban neighborhood.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
Without further ado, peruse the following 9 multifunctional yoga mats that will support newbies and pros alike, help impress your yoga instructor, and bring harmony to your home gym.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 5 Jan. 2025
Even investing newbies often find the Stash app easy to use.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
The Couple Next Door focuses on young marrieds Evie (played by Eleanor Tomlinson, Poldark) and Pete (Alfred Enoch, How to Get Away With Murder), newbies to a suburban neighborhood.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
Without further ado, peruse the following 9 multifunctional yoga mats that will support newbies and pros alike, help impress your yoga instructor, and bring harmony to your home gym.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 5 Jan. 2025
Even investing newbies often find the Stash app easy to use.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newbie. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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