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

Earlier in 2026, LaPlaca was sentenced to three years in a diversionary program for first-time offenders after pleading guilty to driving under the influence and a fourth-degree child abuse charge. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

As a result, Cypher said, about 600,000 first-time full-time freshmen did not matriculate that year. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Historically, first-time buyers make up closer to 40% of home sales. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

The nonpartisan platform aimed to help first-time candidates fundraise from grassroots supporters. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for first-time

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