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 dynasty started its run when the Lynx drafted Moore with the first pick in 2011 and won the title that season. Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025 Name the one rookie selected in the first round, or who was the Chiefs’ first pick in a draft, who did not play in the opening game under Reid. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025 The third wide receiver selected in the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft, Emeka Egbuka, could be that league-winning wideout from the rookie class. Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Getting first pick has huge advantages, whether standing at the front of a rollercoaster queue, snagging the earliest ticket at the DMV, or picking teammates for a game of dodgeball. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for first pick

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“First pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20pick. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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