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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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
After spending her entire career as a centerpiece in Phoenix, Griner was often the third or fourth option on the Dream and had difficulty adjusting to the system run by first-year coach Karl Smesko.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Bill negotiation services cost 35% to 60% of the first-year savings, if the negotiation is successful.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Sophomore shortstop Emmy Jansma has rare ability, according to first-year Illiana Christian coach Mark Porter.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
After spending her entire career as a centerpiece in Phoenix, Griner was often the third or fourth option on the Dream and had difficulty adjusting to the system run by first-year coach Karl Smesko.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Bill negotiation services cost 35% to 60% of the first-year savings, if the negotiation is successful.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Sophomore shortstop Emmy Jansma has rare ability, according to first-year Illiana Christian coach Mark Porter.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“First-year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-year. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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