# newbie

/ˈnubi/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/newbie
Updated: 2026-08-23

## Definition

a person who is new to a job, activity, or group. It describes someone who is still learning the basics.

For teachers: a person who is new to a particular activity, profession, or social group. Informal in register.

## Examples

- The office hired a newbie to help with the project.
- As a total newbie to the software, I found the interface confusing at first.
- The online gaming community often provides dedicated servers for newbies to learn the mechanics without facing experienced players.

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