first-timer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of first-timer
first time + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Molly Haynes, a first-timer, posed with outstretched arms under a big red Buc-ee’s sign, while Rose Schneider captured the moment on her phone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Space first-timer Wu told a news conference on Thursday that he felt "incomparably lucky".
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
He was explaining to another observer, a first-timer, how all this worked.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2025
A first-timer to the club, Jennifer Iwuamadi, 23, echoed the same sentiments.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2024
Ain't you asleep yet, Lutts?" he whispered, then went on, "Did you hear them slam that first-timer in?
From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by Everett MacDonald
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