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

Can a first-time coordinator like Christian Parker lead that kind of immediate turnaround? — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The state Bond Commission on Tuesday is expected to authorize another $5 million for the Time to Own program that state officials report has helped nearly 9,600 first-time Connecticut homebuyers over the past four years. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

Football season, which Bank of America defines as September through February, has historically driven the biggest jump in new betting activity—first-time users grew 22% year-over-year during the 2025 season. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Brooks and Brewer were both first-time captains in 2025 while Sieler makes the list for the third consecutive year. — Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for first-time

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