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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

He was explaining to another observer, a first-timer, how all this worked.

From Slate

“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

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

While it sounds daunting for a first-timer, Slaughter took it in stride.

From Los Angeles Times

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