comer

[US]/'kʌmə/
[UK]/'kʌmɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. someone who is likely to succeed and thrive as they come
Word Forms
Pluralcomers

Example Sentences

First comers will be served first.

We visited the new comer without ceremony.

feeding every comer is still a sacred duty.

The new comer applied his mind to the job.

All the new comers have acquitted themselves of various duties splendidly.

Real-world Examples

It does not hurt the newest comer to sweep out the office if necessary.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

But when customers flee, staff cannot satisfy all comers before the institution topples.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

China is a late comer to the auto industry, but demand is growing rapidly.

Source: People in the Know

" And the extra luck of being the last comer, " said another.

Source: Returning Home

He fixed his gaze at the new comer.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book 2.

Although sites like Kickstarter take all comers, platforms such as Experiment. com and Petridish. org only present scientific projects.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

The plant-eaters were late comers in the Northern Hemisphere, he said.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Cathy was crying in a comer, afraid that she had really hurt him.

Source: "Wuthering Heights" simplified version (Level 5)

Excuse me, is there a youth hotel near here? l am a new comer.

Source: Traveling Abroad Conversation Scenarios: Accommodation Section

If there is no replacement for them, no new comers, they should stay in parliament.

Source: VOA Standard June 2015 Collection

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