day one

noun

often capitalized D&O
: the first day or very beginning of something

Examples of day one in a Sentence

We've known this about the project since Day One. since day one of this project, we've always insisted that we would create the best product possible without any consideration of cost
Recent Examples on the Web At the end of day one, Travis, Jason, Kylie and Ross were all seen at the casino at nearby Harrah's. Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 Between a vice presidential announcement and former president Donald Trump's first appearance post-assassination attempt, day one of the Republican National Convention was packed. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2024 In his reelection bid, Biden has called Trump a threat to democracy who wants to be a dictator on day one in office. David Jackson, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024 If the worst comes to pass and this virus makes an efficient jump to humans, vaccines for both adults and children will need to be ready on day one. Mario Ramirez, STAT, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for day one 

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Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day one was in 1971

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“Day one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20one. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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