comer

noun

com·​er ˈkə-mər 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ian Eagle, an up and comer who calls secondary NFL games for CBS Sports, is also believed to have a contract that is set to lapse. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

These stages, often tucked away from the noise of the headliners, tend to be a trove of delights, giving up-and-comers a chance to play to the biggest crowds of their careers. — Stuart Heritage, Air Mail, 19 Sep. 2026

Parton, conversely, seemed to embrace all comers without wariness. — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Late-comers are still trickling in, searching for openings in the chairs. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for comer

• bummer
• drummer
• dumber
• hummer
• plumber
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer
• midsummer
• newcomer