first-time

adjective

1

: doing something for the first time

first-time homebuyers

a first-time visitor

a first-time author

2

: done for the first time

The punishment for a first-time offense of this kind is a fine.

Examples of first-time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shadows will soften, colors will become muted, and daylight will take on an unusual quality that many first-time eclipse watchers find surprising. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026

Many venues host stadium tours, team halls of fame or related museums that can be booked ahead of time, which makes for a good add-on for early arrivals or first-time visitors. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

On new cars, first-time buyers can get up to $3,500 off vehicles with an MSRP of up to $50,000. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Walker is a first-time All-Star for the Cardinals having a breakout season. — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for first-time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime