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

Topping all comers with 12.4 million viewers, CBS’ coverage of Game 7 of the 1971 Stanley Cup Final between Montreal and Chicago was seen in 21% of all U.S. TV households. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2025

Monday's menu was the same for all comers — ham, stuffing with gravy, baked beans, mashed potatoes, and a fruit cup. —Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025

But this ceremony also recognizes true up and comers, in categories such as the John Cassavetes Award (for the creative team behind films made for less than $1 million) and First Screenplay. —The Styles Desk, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025

Despite the definition of digicam morphing to include a wider array of cameras, Lee seems to be accepting of all comers. —Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024

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