Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

First Day

American  
[furst dey] / ˈfɜrst ˈdeɪ /

noun

  1. (amongQuakers ) Sunday.

    On First Day afternoons, she goes off by herself to enjoy the solitude of writing.


Etymology

Origin of First Day

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The proceedings on Monday marked the first day in what is poised to be a six-week trial with significant implications for similar lawsuits around the country likely to go to trial this year.

From BBC

Broadus lamented being unable to see her baby girl take her first steps, bring her to her first day of school and support her through the highs and heartbreaks of life together.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, Victor's first day was in an abandoned house three hours outside Saint-Petersburg.

From Barron's

Erik's first day was training with a basketball team and he signed a contract he believed would land him with a professional club.

From Barron's

"I said from the very first day he arrived that he's a different kind of player. This season it's been hard for him to get back to his level because of injuries. He's very special."

From Barron's