rookie

3 definitions • 4 examples

a person who is new to an organization or an activity:

These rookie cops don't know anything yet.

a person with little experience who is just starting to work in a job or to play on a sports team:

a rookie goalie/cop

a person who is new to an organization or an activity and does not have much experience:

All rookie police officers are required to go through the basic training course.

He made an embarrassing rookie mistake.