Rookie Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

rookie

/ˈrʊki/

noun

plural

rookies

rookie

/ˈrʊki/

noun

plural

rookies

Britannica Dictionary definition of ROOKIE

[count]

chiefly US

1

:

a first-year player in a professional sport

• There are three rookies in the starting lineup.

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— often used before another noun

• a rookie quarterback
• This is his rookie season. [=his first season playing]

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2

:

a person who has just started a job or activity and has little experience

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beginner

• an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie

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• a rookie cop

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