first-timer

[ furst-tahy-mer ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of first-timer¹

first time + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Their chemistry was real,” he says of the rapport between Ronan and Heffernan, noting that the former child actor took the first-timer under her wing.

From Los Angeles Times

Diego Rossi played a one-touch pass to Cucho, whose first-timer from the center of the area made it 1-1 in the 51st but Santiago Moreno ran onto a one-touch pass played by Evander and scored from right in front of the goal to put the Timbers back in front in the 57th minute.

From Seattle Times

Environmental engineer Maya Vita, 22, a first-timer at the Hen on a recent Wednesday night, sang “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy.

From Seattle Times

Though a first-timer at the event, she was smiley and confident.

From Los Angeles Times

When meeting with a client, especially a first-timer, I break down the planets, where they are placed and how they commingle with each other.

From Los Angeles Times