first-time

American  

[furst-tahym] / ˈfɜrstˈtaɪm /

adjective

1. used, appearing, contending, etc., for the first time.

   a first-time candidate.

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Example Sentences

First-time qualifier Cape Verde held on for a draw against Spain and made a hero of its 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

First-time buyers will be able to apply for up to £10,000 in interest free loans from next month, the Scottish government has announced.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

First-time buyers in a separate Realtors survey of agents represented 34% of sales in February, one of the largest shares in five years, the trade group said.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

First-time voters who did not present identification when they registered to vote must present ID the first time they cast a ballot in a federal election.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

First-time buyers offered a median down payment of 10% of a home’s sale price in 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors — matching the highest level since 1989.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026