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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Construction will eliminate over a thousand parking spaces from TCU’s campus, and first-year students will no longer be allowed to bring their cars.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
The league’s average true shooting percentage in 2024-25 was 57.6%, while first-year players collectively shot only 53.7%.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Connecticut had to quickly get up to speed on the first-round prospects, and Tuck said the scouting process was heavily focused on culture building behind first-year head coach Rachid Meziane.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
Wednesday marks the opening of the spring football transfer portal window, which spans 10 days through April 25 and will provide a better idea of Charlotte’s 2025 roster under first-year head coach Tim Albin.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
The league’s average true shooting percentage in 2024-25 was 57.6%, while first-year players collectively shot only 53.7%.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Connecticut had to quickly get up to speed on the first-round prospects, and Tuck said the scouting process was heavily focused on culture building behind first-year head coach Rachid Meziane.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
Wednesday marks the opening of the spring football transfer portal window, which spans 10 days through April 25 and will provide a better idea of Charlotte’s 2025 roster under first-year head coach Tim Albin.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
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“First-year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-year. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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