firster
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8.2
- noun
- /ˈfɜrstər/
- Informal
- He felt a bit nervous being a firster at the conference, as it was his initial experience talking to an audience.
Examples
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And I mean, this is my first venture into this world.
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I'm going out for my first raise, my first proper raise.
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It really is my first ever podcast.
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As a complete firster in cooking, she was excited to try making pasta from scratch.
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Despite being a firster in rock climbing, she quickly adapted and enjoyed the challenge.
Synonyms
315
3.7
A person new to a job or activity who has little experience
141
1.6
A person who has recently arrived in a place, joined a group, or started an activity
78
1.0
A person who has just started to learn or do something
65
4.7
A person who is new to a job or activity and has little experience
26
2.1
A person who is new to an activity
10
8.4
A person new to a subject, skill, or belief
1
2.8
A person using something for the first time
Antonyms
Compounds
How Experienced
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Firster comes from first ('first') and the ending -er meaning 'one who'. A firster can mean someone who is doing something for the first time, like a new member or beginner.