rookie

noun
UK: /ˈrʊki/
US: /ˈrʊki/

  1. A new member of a team or organization, especially in sports or the military.

    1. He is a rookie on the baseball team this year.
    2. The rookie cop made a mistake during the intense high-speed chase.

  2. Someone who is new to a particular job or activity and lacks experience.

    1. She's still a rookie, so be patient with her.
    2. As a rookie investor, he was nervous about the volatile stock market.

Synonyms

trainee novice apprentice newbie beginner
rookie adjective

  1. Describes someone who is in their first year of playing professionally.

    1. That rookie player is very talented.
    2. The rookie quarterback led his team to a surprising victory.

  2. Relating to or characteristic of a beginner; inexperienced.

    1. That was a rookie mistake to make in such a situation.
    2. He demonstrated a rookie enthusiasm for the challenging project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rookie" in English means: A new member of a team or organization, especially in sports or the military., Someone who is new to a particular job or activity and lacks experience..

The phonetic transcription of "rookie" is /ˈrʊki/ in British English and /ˈrʊki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rookie": trainee, novice, apprentice, newbie, beginner.

Example usage of "rookie": "He is a rookie on the baseball team this year.". More examples on the page.