first day

noun
UK: /ˌfɜːst ˈdeɪ/
US: /ˌfɜːrst ˈdeɪ/

  1. The first day of a period of time, especially at a new job or school.

    1. I was so nervous on my first day at school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company usually assigns a mentor to new employees during their first day. [ ] [ ]

  2. The beginning or start of something significant.

    1. The first day of spring is a welcome change after winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. On the first day of the project, we outlined our goals and assigned responsibilities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

beginning start outset

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "first day" in English means: The first day of a period of time, especially at a new job or school., The beginning or start of something significant..

The phonetic transcription of "first day" is /ˌfɜːst ˈdeɪ/ in British English and /ˌfɜːrst ˈdeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "first day": beginning, start, outset.

Example usage of "first day": "I was so nervous on my first day at school.". More examples on the page.