first pick
noun
1
: the opportunity to choose first
The girls got to choose their partners, and she got (the) first pick.
2
: the person or thing that is chosen ahead of all others
She was their first pick for the lead role in the play.
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The defensive player most often mentioned as the Bengals first pick: Walter Nolen, tackle from Mississippi.
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Jim Sergent, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
In 2022, the Pacers selected Nembhard with the first pick during the second round of the NBA Draft.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Which position should Baltimore draft with its first pick at 27th overall?
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
However, barring a Godfather-type offer from Giants general manager Joe Schoen, that’s become unlikely with the Tennessee Titans appearing to lock in on Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the first pick.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jim Sergent, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
In 2022, the Pacers selected Nembhard with the first pick during the second round of the NBA Draft.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Which position should Baltimore draft with its first pick at 27th overall?
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
However, barring a Godfather-type offer from Giants general manager Joe Schoen, that’s become unlikely with the Tennessee Titans appearing to lock in on Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the first pick.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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“First pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20pick. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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