first night

noun

: the night on which a theatrical production is first performed at a given place
also : the performance itself

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On the first night of her stadium tour in Las Vegas, the singer was disappointed by the videography and wardrobe malfunctions. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025 The Eagles’ Instagram account took viewers into the team’s war room on the first night of the draft, and Roseman was working hard to move up from No. 32. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025 The pair were also seen hanging out with Tom Brady at the first night of the American Express presents Carbone Beach party on May 2. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 May 2025 This makes everything a little more functional while settling in on the first night. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for first night

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of first night was in 1698

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“First night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20night. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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