first-time

adjective

1

: doing something for the first time

first-time homebuyers

a first-time visitor

a first-time author

2

: done for the first time

The punishment for a first-time offense of this kind is a fine.

Examples of first-time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For many first-time visitors, that means encountering distinctly American foods—including, apparently, ranch dressing. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

And as one first-time attendee pointed out early in the week, the huge wave of events, people and companies taking over the French seaside town for a few days feels daunting. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

The Chicago Cubs have two first-time dads, Dansby Swanson and Javier Assad, who are celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday with a deep appreciation of how fatherhood can affect their lives. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

One raises the loan limit for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration to help first-time homebuyers access them, particularly for prefab and modular homes. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026

Rhymes for first-time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime