First-time ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

First-time ( adjective )

1. Occurring or done for the first time.
2. New to a particular activity or experience.

Origin:

From the phrase first time, which is from the late 16th century, from first + time.

Examples:

1. This is a first-time event.
2. The first-time buyer struggled with the process of buying a house.
3. He was a first-time participant in the race.
4. It was her first-time skiing and she was a bit nervous.
5. I'm a first-time traveler and I need some advice.

(As a noun)

First-time ( noun )

1. Occurring or done for the first time.
2. New to a particular activity or experience.

Origin:

From the phrase first time, which is from the late 16th century, from first + time.

Examples:

1. This is a first-time event.
2. The first-time buyer struggled with the process of buying a house.
3. He was a first-time participant in the race.
4. It was her first-time skiing and she was a bit nervous.
5. I'm a first-time traveler and I need some advice.