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.

Examples of first pick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His brother Eli was the first pick in last year’s draft, going to the Washington Nationals. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

The Chicago Cubs set the tone of their 2026 draft with their first pick. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

The Braves dipped into ACC country for their first pick of the 2026 MLB draft. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 July 2026

The Pirates made their first pick, 5th overall, and chose outfielder Derek Curiel from LSU. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 11 July 2026

Rhymes for first pick

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