first-timer
Americannoun
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
During a break in the middle of the hike, new volunteer and full moon first-timer Aria Middleman took a seat on a nearby rock.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
The annual Maldon Mud Race in Essex saw Vicki Riley claim the title of fastest woman, while first-timer Joe Griggs was the first man to cross the finishing line.
From BBC • May 4, 2025
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 MacDonald, Everett
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