first-come

American  

[furst-kuhm] / ˈfɜrstˈkʌm /

adjective

1. arranged, considered, or done in order of application or arrival, as for purposes of service.

   orders filled on a first-come basis.

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Example Sentences

The unit is built around “legacy assets such as first-come, first-serve Citizens Broadband Radio Service licenses.”

From The Wall Street Journal

One warning from tax experts: This can turn into a first-come, first-served situation.

From MarketWatch

Parking is handled ad hoc, on a first-come, first-served basis.

From Slate

Fans were able to buy tickets on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of two tickets each.

From BBC

“I don’t know if it will truly be first-come, first-served or if customs will have the manpower to handle claims,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal