How to Use novice in a Sentence

novice

noun
  • He's a novice in cooking.
  • This is a must-have kitchen tool for novice and pro cooks alike.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Maresco novices need not apply.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This set is great for both novice and seasoned artists.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • None of the skiers killed by the avalanche appear to have been novices.
    — Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Even novice bakers will be able to whip up this pie recipe with ease.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • An at-home gel nail kit might be your ticket from novice to nail pro.
    — Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
  • That puts it right in the sweet spot for most lifters, whether novice or expert.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
  • More than once, over the past few years, novices have held their own with top boxers.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The odds against a novice’s dropping a whitetail on his.
    — Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The class is open to both novice coffee drinkers and avid coffee lovers.
    — Ashley Soebroto, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Jan. 2023
  • For the novice home chef, there are some silly hiccups along the way.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
  • The mountain’s layout makes room for novices, too.
    — Claire Sibonney, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Instructors are on hand to teach novices.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Though the name sounds fancy, even a novice baker can pull this one off.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Though the name sounds fancy, even a novice baker can pull this one off.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Hardcore fans will have to make up their own minds, but this novice is intrigued.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • For beginners, there are four miles of novice trails and three miles of paved trail.
    — Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This Instant Pot is great for novice cooks and skilled pros alike.
    — Madison Trapkin, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2020
  • The rest of us were novice paddlers, but his strong J-strokes kept the raft on track.
    — Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2022
  • To my novice eye, Prysock moved without defect.
    — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • This recipe is super easy to follow even for novice bakers.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Some of these novice animals then stay with the ranch; others are sold.
    — Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
  • That’s because using a whetsone can be tricky for novices.
    — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • For novices, there are starter kits that contain all the essentials.
    — Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 5 Oct. 2023
  • This crochet project is ideal for a novice, as it can be made in a couple of hours.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Through five restaurants and three decades, Saito has taught novices and masters alike.
    — Stephanie Farr, Philly.com, 6 June 2018
  • In short, there’s something in it for everyone, from novices to know-it-alls.
    — Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 July 2023
  • Real Madrid are at war with each other and are being coached by a novice.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • The first squad had around 17-20 players, most of whom were novices to the sport.
    — Phil Anastasia, Philly.com, 26 May 2018

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