rookie

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Noun rookie has 1 sense

cub, greenhorn, rookie - an awkward and inexperienced youth
--₁ is a kind of novice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiate

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Rookie

Definition:

A rookie refers to a person who is new or inexperienced in a particular job, activity, or field.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A person who is in their first year of playing a professional sport.

Example sentences:

The rookie showed great potential in his debut match.
The team is counting on their rookie to bring fresh energy to the game.

Sense 2 - Noun:

A new recruit or beginner in a profession or organization.

Example sentences:

The company provided extensive training for the new rookies.
As a rookie in the journalism industry, she had a lot to learn.

Sense 3 - Adjective:

Referring to or characteristic of a rookie.

Example sentences:

The rookie mistake cost them the game.
She made a rookie error by not double-checking her work.