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first-timer

American

[furst-tahy-mer] / ˈfɜrstˈtaɪ mər /

noun

a person who does, experiences, or attends something for the first time.

Etymology

Origin of first-timer

first time + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Space first-timer Wu told a news conference on Thursday that he felt "incomparably lucky".

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

“If they try to take someone I’m escorting, do you—do you, like, get in the way?” the first-timer asked, speaking softly.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2025

It was Coulais’ first and only nomination; first-timer Barratier’s film was nominated in the foreign language film category, though it didn’t win.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

A first-timer to the club, Jennifer Iwuamadi, 23, echoed the same sentiments.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

"It's lonesome'ern hell; but it ain't that altogether thet hurts a first-timer, Lutts—it's the gang of old-timers he's bound to meet inside every jail."

From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by MacDonald, Everett

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