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first-run

adjective \ ˈfərs(t)-ˈrən \

Definition of first-run

: available for public viewing for the first time
  • first-run movies
; also : exhibiting first-run movies
  • first-run theaters

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First Known Use of first-run

1910

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first-run

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Definition of first-run for English Language Learners

  • : available for the public to see for the first time

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