first pick
noun
1
: the opportunity to choose first
The girls got to choose their partners, and she got (the) first pick.
2
: the person or thing that is chosen ahead of all others
She was their first pick for the lead role in the play.
Examples of first pick in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But the centerpiece of it all will be Cooper Flagg, a 17-year-old freshman from Maine whom many consider the best incoming recruit since Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, or Kevin Durant — and a lock to be the first pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
—
Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
The first pick came on a pass intended for Kelce, which was nabbed by linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither while the Bengals were in a Cover Two alignment.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
With the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks select Kai Cenat.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Fortinet This week’s first pick is cybersecurity company Fortinet (FTNT).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for first pick 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
The first pick came on a pass intended for Kelce, which was nabbed by linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither while the Bengals were in a Cover Two alignment.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
With the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks select Kai Cenat.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Fortinet This week’s first pick is cybersecurity company Fortinet (FTNT).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for first pick
Dictionary Entries Near first pick
Cite this Entry
“First pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20pick. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share