greenhorn

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They include seasoned politicians, an activist, greenhorn or two and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

By the time Jacob turned 2, Tony had put a ball in his son’s hands and was watching his greenhorn grow.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2021

They did not include Haotong Li, the 25-year-old second-round leader, but Li did refrain from the kind of free fall many would have projected from a greenhorn.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2020

Instead, it was McIlroy that looked like the greenhorn.

From Golf Digest • May 5, 2019

"I don't have an extra pen," I whispered, complete sentences for whispers, that's what tells you I was still a greenhorn in this culture.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez