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

Emily Gregory, a first-time candidate and small business owner, defeated Republican Jon Maples in Tuesday’s special election for Florida House District 87, securing about 51% of the vote to Maples’s 49%, according to election results. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026

The show is up for seven awards, including Drama Series and Leading Actress, meaning Doherty (a first-time nominee) is competing in two categories on the night. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026

Special performances by Yandel Sinfónico are set for Friday, while John Summit — a first-time electronic music headliner — and Sean Paul will deliver their sets on Sunday. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026

And 83% favor proof of citizenship for first-time voter registrants. —Special To The Sun-Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for first-time

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