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.
Examples of first-time in a Sentence
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When the Academy of Country Music Awards nominations were revealed last week, first-time nominee Jelly Roll earned four nominations, including the coveted entertainer of the year honor.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Zillow used these metrics to determine the best markets for first-time buyers:
Rent affordability, which is defined by the share of median household income spent on rent.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024
If convicted on any of the 34 counts, Trump faces potential prison time — though some experts believe he would be given a lesser sentence as a first-time offender.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Trump would be a first-time, nonviolent felony offender, but some defendants convicted on the same charges have gotten several months of incarceration in New York.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
As a first-time offender, jail time isn’t a sure thing.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to check Arizona offers new help to first-time homebuyers.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
The first session will begin at 9 a.m. with an introductory lesson taught by an experienced pickleball instructor for first-time and novice players.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Burgess got up the courage to ask Molina to appear in the dark comedy after the actor mentioned enjoying working with first-time directors.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Zillow used these metrics to determine the best markets for first-time buyers:
Rent affordability, which is defined by the share of median household income spent on rent.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024
If convicted on any of the 34 counts, Trump faces potential prison time — though some experts believe he would be given a lesser sentence as a first-time offender.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Trump would be a first-time, nonviolent felony offender, but some defendants convicted on the same charges have gotten several months of incarceration in New York.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
As a first-time offender, jail time isn’t a sure thing.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2024
Here’s how to check Arizona offers new help to first-time homebuyers.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
The first session will begin at 9 a.m. with an introductory lesson taught by an experienced pickleball instructor for first-time and novice players.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Burgess got up the courage to ask Molina to appear in the dark comedy after the actor mentioned enjoying working with first-time directors.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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