1. Inexperienced persons new to a job, sport, or activity
The rookies on the team need more training before the season starts.
Os recrutas do time precisam de mais treinamento antes do início da temporada.
2. First-year players in professional sports, particularly baseball and American football
The rookies performed surprisingly well in their debut game.
Os recrutas se saíram surpreendentemente bem em seu jogo de estreia.