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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Skattebo, a rookie running back on the Giants who has quickly built a devoted fanbase alongside fellow first-year star, quarterback Jaxson Dart, dislocated his ankle early in the team's 38-20 loss to the Eagles.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s been the case more often than not this season under first-year defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who was brought in to overhaul the weak link of Miami’s team from last year.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Jones' Cowboys are led by first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who the organization hired following the dismissal of Mike McCarthy in January.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Spencer, a first-year starter, then guided consecutive scoring drive as Capistrano Valley took control.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s been the case more often than not this season under first-year defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who was brought in to overhaul the weak link of Miami’s team from last year.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Jones' Cowboys are led by first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who the organization hired following the dismissal of Mike McCarthy in January.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Spencer, a first-year starter, then guided consecutive scoring drive as Capistrano Valley took control.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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“First-year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-year. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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