first-year
noun
variants
or first year
plural first-years or first years
: a student in the first year (as at a high school or college) : a first-year student
Experts say fledgling first-years can expect to experience the thrill of autonomy, of being in the driver's seat for what may be the first time ever.—
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Several first-year shows became hits this season (hello, Matlock, High Potential and Adolescence), while returning veterans proved their worth in big ways (looking at you, Reacher).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
There’s not a day that goes by that Miguel, a first-year PhD student from Spain, doesn’t appreciate his experience as an international student at Harvard University.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 May 2025
Earlier this season, the Trojans captured their 10th team title at The Ojai.
JSerra, led by first-year coach Robert Chu, earned its spot in the regional by defeating Beckman 10-8 in the first round of the section Open Division playoffs.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Sage, one of Pepper and Blaze’s offspring, was seen at a beach in Winthrop Harbor, with another first-year plover that hatched on Manitou Island.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
There’s not a day that goes by that Miguel, a first-year PhD student from Spain, doesn’t appreciate his experience as an international student at Harvard University.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 May 2025
Earlier this season, the Trojans captured their 10th team title at The Ojai.
JSerra, led by first-year coach Robert Chu, earned its spot in the regional by defeating Beckman 10-8 in the first round of the section Open Division playoffs.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Sage, one of Pepper and Blaze’s offspring, was seen at a beach in Winthrop Harbor, with another first-year plover that hatched on Manitou Island.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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“First-year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-year. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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