first love

noun

: the first person one loves in a romantic way
You never forget your first love.

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In this poetic romantic drama, Mary and Charlie discover the thrill of first love at the eve of World War I. The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Rock star Eddie Vee once sang with his soul, dedicating love songs to Sara Friedman, his inspiration and first love. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 July 2025 Where Conrad is a brooding, emotional first love, largely defined by the Fearless, Speak Now, and Folklore eras, Jeremiah is the all-American boy gone vengeful represented by Reputation. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 June 2025 Even though basketball was her first love, McKissock, encouraged by her sister to play volleyball instead, committed to play the sport for the Florida Gators. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for first love

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“First love.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20love. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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