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

Now in its sixth edition, the program will take place in 65 locations across 11 countries, with 23 first-time venues and the addition of 10 nighttime events. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

All four candidates for the seats are running to become first-time trustees of the district that serves just over 4,000 students in southwest Bexar County and northwest Atascosa County. — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

The majority of first-time buyers are choosing these over-the-counter devices. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

Brattin was a first-time guest for the Clay County Republican Party’s monthly meeting. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for first-time

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