Definition of "rookie" []

• Slang An untrained or inexperienced recruit, as in the army or police. (noun)
• Slang An inexperienced person; a novice. (noun)
• Sports A first-year player, especially in a professional sport. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "If the 28-year old PGA Tour rookie is able to hold off Lucas Glover and other challengers, he might rewrite some records in the book."
• "Posting a 3.83 ERA in less than half a season as a rookie is an impressive way to break into the major leagues."
• ""We've seen a huge rise in what we call the rookie delinquent taxpayer," he said."