What level is the word "rookie"?

"rookie" is a B1 (Intermediate) vocabulary word.

Which TV shows or movies use the word "rookie"?

"rookie" appears in: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Cars, Friends, Suits, The Office, Modern Family.

What is a synonym for "rookie"?

Synonyms for "rookie": newcomer, novice.

What is the opposite of "rookie"?

The opposite of "rookie" is: expert, veteran.

Rookie

What does "Rookie" mean?

new, inexperienced person

Synonym: newcomer, novice Opposite: expert, veteran

"Rookie" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

So, I got assigned to this one rookie, and on his training day, I made him smoke angel dust at gunpoint.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E2

I'll be the first rookie in history ever to win it.
— Cars

Chandler: Okay, I’m a rookie. I should not be in the end zone.
— Friends S6E5

the rookie dinner, which means you, the... Rookie.
— Suits S1E3

You can make jokes when you've made a sale there, rookie.
— The Office S4E4

We have a little tradition at Closetcon for rookies, which Claire is this year.
— Modern Family S5E8

"Rookie" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 6 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Cars Friends Suits The Office Modern Family

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