day one

noun

often capitalized D&O
: the first day or very beginning of something

Examples of day one in a Sentence

We've known this about the project since Day One. since day one of this project, we've always insisted that we would create the best product possible without any consideration of cost
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Kennedy says the order to remove the mineral, which the US has been adding to its drinking water for over 70 years to combat tooth decay, will be issued day one. WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024 Imagine walking through your perfect itinerary for your trip to Rome only to have blisters and sore feet on day one, curbing your ability to wander the city’s romantic streets. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024 First of all, Gina and I have always been authentic from day one. Louis Staples, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 Prodigy used to come to Buffalo and f—k with us on his own since day one. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for day one 

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of day one was in 1971

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“Day one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20one. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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