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newcomb

/ˈn(j)uːkəm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.58 in modern English

Syllables
new-comb
IPA
/ˈn(j)uːkəm/
16
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sport that is a variation of volleyball, but in which one may catch the ball.

Uncountable

name

A surname from Middle English.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Countable; Uncountable

name

An unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland, United States.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A town in Essex County, New York, United States.

Countable; Uncountable

name

An unincorporated community in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of newcomb (“sport resembling volleyball”).

Uncountable

Etymology

Named after Sophie Newcomb College, where it was invented.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

Newcombs (plural) Newcom (alternative)

Phrases

Newcomb's paradox Newcomb's problem

Synonyms

catchball Newcomb ball

Rhymes With

newcombe newcome newcom

Questions

How do you pronounce newcomb?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈn(j)uːkəm/.
What does newcomb mean?
A sport that is a variation of volleyball, but in which one may catch the ball.
Where does newcomb come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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