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Definition of latecomer

latecomer

/ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ɚ/
late · com · er
Plural:latecomers
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latecomer Lexical Profile

latecomer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who arrives at a place, event, or performance after the scheduled starting time.

Example

"The theater ushers asked the latecomers to wait in the lobby until the first scene concluded."

2

A person, organization, or country that joins an activity, industry, or movement considerably later than others.

Example

"Although the company was a latecomer to the renewable energy sector, its innovative solar panels quickly captured a large market share."

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• Nearby Words

latch
latchkey
late
latecomer
latefoss
lately
latency

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Latecomer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/latecomer
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