first-timers
Newcomers to something
First-timers are people doing something for the first time.
The word usually appears in contexts where experience matters—activities with a learning curve or initiation rituals: The orientation session is designed for first-timers.
A first-timer at a concert venue doesn't know where to park; a first-timer in court doesn't know the procedures.
One who lacks experience
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- greenhornInexperienced, gullible newcomer
- newbieInexperienced person, informally
fledgling · rookie · tyro · newcomer · amateur · uninitiated · virgin · debutant
Learner bound to employer
- traineeOne being instructed
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- recruitNew member sought
- cadetMilitary academy student
pupil · student · intern · probationer · mentee · protege · understudy · junior
First public appearance
- premiereFirst public performance
- maiden voyageShip's initial journey
- trial runPreliminary test attempt
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
beginner
One who lacks experience
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- greenhornInexperienced, gullible newcomer
newbie · fledgling · rookie · tyro · newcomer · amateur · uninitiated · virgin · debutant · tenderfoot
apprentice
Learner bound to employer
cadet · pupil · student · intern · probationer · mentee · protege · understudy · junior · orientation
debut
First public appearance
- premiereFirst public performance
- maiden voyageShip's initial journey
- trial runPreliminary test attempt
- beginner surfersnewbies, kooks, groms
- newcomersnewcomers, newcomer, new arrivals, new arrival, newbie
- eventgoerspatrons, visitors, crowds, regulars, spectators
- non-expertsamateurs, beginners, novices, laypeople, non-experts
- restaurantgoersregulars, walk-ins, reservations, guests, patrons
- open micsopen mic night, sign-up sheets, sign-up sheet, emcee, emcees
first-timersveterans
Former armed forces members
old hands · experts · old-timers · pros · regulars
first-timersincumbents
Current holders of positions
old guard · lifers · stalwarts · founding members · charter members
time, first, foremost, timely, timing, first-rate, firstly, firsthand, first-class