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

For a small-scale, first-time gardener, buying starts (young plants) might make the most sense. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

The studio found first-time filmmaker Katanosaka Ryo and backed him in making an original work for cinemas. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Federal data shows 57% of first-time students there in 2019 received Pell Grants. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Higgins says one of her favorite examples is watching experienced cruisers help first-time passengers navigate the ship, understand excursion logistics, or simply feel more comfortable during their first voyage. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for first-time

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