first-year
noun
variants
or first year
plural first-years or first years
: a student in the first year (as at a high school or college) : a first-year student
Experts say fledgling first-years can expect to experience the thrill of autonomy, of being in the driver's seat for what may be the first time ever.—
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If ever there was a family automotive project, a first-year Mustang is it.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
With nothing else left to play for, a top four finish is essential for both the Coach and his Juventus project, as qualifying for the UEFA Champions League becomes the only tangible goal remaining for the first-year boss.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
As a senior, Joe suffered his first losing season as Baylor lost four of its final five games under first-year coach Chuck Reedy.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
Fox is going all-in on its first-year medical drama Doc.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
With nothing else left to play for, a top four finish is essential for both the Coach and his Juventus project, as qualifying for the UEFA Champions League becomes the only tangible goal remaining for the first-year boss.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
As a senior, Joe suffered his first losing season as Baylor lost four of its final five games under first-year coach Chuck Reedy.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
Fox is going all-in on its first-year medical drama Doc.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for first-year
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“First-year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-year. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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