on a first-come, first-served basis

idiom

Definition of on a first-come, first-served basis

: in the order of arrival of people or requests People are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis

Learn More About on a first-come, first-served basis

Dictionary Entries Near on a first-come, first-served basis

on a diet

on a first-come, first-served basis

on a first-name basis

Statistics for on a first-come, first-served basis

Cite this Entry

“On a first-come, first-served basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20first-come%2C%20first-served%20basis. Accessed 18 May. 2022.

Style: MLA

MLA