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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 • 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

“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 • Dec. 2, 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 MacDonald, Everett

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