first night

noun

: the night on which a theatrical production is first performed at a given place

also : the performance itself

Examples of first night in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The airline’s mistake could not be undone, but the family’s first night needn’t be defined by it. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

On my first night aboard Luna, Indulge Food Hall delivered the perfect counter meal. — Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

While the town parking lot was nearly packed the first night, some residents have moved to three public schools where air conditioning is running, Hikawa officials said. — CBS News, 30 July 2026

While the town parking lot was nearly packed the first night, some residents have moved to three public schools where air-conditioning is running, Hikawa officials said. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for first night

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight