comer

noun

com·​er ˈkə-mər How to pronounce comer (audio)
Synonyms of comernext
1
: one that comes or arrives
welcomed all comers
2
: one making rapid progress or showing promise

Examples of comer in a Sentence

We're giving free T-shirts away to the first comers. She's regarded as a comer in political circles.
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The album’s various fine to middling duets and collabs make their own case for canonicity—in a decade the latest comer may request Kehlani to class up their singles. Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026 Stribling’s philosophy as a receiver is to take on all comers. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 Sunday is National Pretzel Day, and in honor of the occasion, Wetzel’s Pretzels location will be giving away free pretzels to all comers on Sunday afternoon. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 Or one who ranks as the top up-and-comer in the country. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comer

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of comer was in the 14th century

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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comer. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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