rookie
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
rookies
plural
rookies
Britannica Dictionary definition of ROOKIE
[count]
chiefly US
1
:
a first-year player in a professional sport
— often used before another noun
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There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
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a rookie quarterback
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This is his rookie season. [=his first season playing]
2
:
a person who has just started a job or activity and has little experience
:
beginner
— often used before another noun
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an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
