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rookie
[rook-ee]
noun
an athlete playing their first season as a member of a professional sports team.
The rookie replaced the injured regular at first base.
a raw recruit, as in the army or on a police force.
a novice; tyro.
rookie
/ ˈʊɪ /
noun
informalan inexperienced person or newcomer, esp a raw recruit in the army
Word History and Origins
Origin of rookie1
Example Sentences
He started six games as a rookie and 12 in 2023.
“All the guys have bought into a lot of rookie bonding stuff by the team,” said tight end Terrance Ferguson, who is expected to have a big role this season.
The former Texas Christian star shook off a disappointing rookie season with 711 yards receiving and eight touchdowns on 55 catches last year.
It was the latest rookie bonding experience for the 2025 draft class, a six-player group that includes several expected to play prominent roles for a team regarded as a Super Bowl contender.
The rookie artists waxed it at an obscure recording studio at their own expense.
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When To Use
Rookie of the Year is an award given to an athlete judged most accomplished in the first season of their sport.
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