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

While Alvarez is a first-time author, D.J.

From Los Angeles Times

Its creators were first-time show runners, unknown young actors were cast in lead roles, and even though the show starred kids, it was not for children.

From Los Angeles Times

Inspired by a text from a nervous first-time Thanksgiving host — the sort typed in a mild panic just as November dawned — I’ve spent the past several weeks gathering other queries about hosting the annual feast for our inaugural holiday advice issue of “The Bite,” Salon’s weekly food newsletter.

From Salon

Reeves promised a "new, simpler" way to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder.

From BBC

The consultation could also see the retirement aspect of Lisas removed in favour of focusing solely on first-time buyers.

From BBC