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.

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Nunes’ run — for a possible first-time Savinho pass in behind — takes Koopmeiners away. Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 June 2025 Wildland Trekking's camping trips are all-inclusive for an introductory taste of Moab, especially for first-time campers or visitors. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 June 2025 Still, many parents opt into airline escort programs for peace of mind — especially if their child is a first-time flyer. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025 Recognizing crypto as a reserve asset could lower barriers for first-time and lower-income homebuyers. Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for first-time

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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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