early adopter

[ ur-lee uh-dop-ter ]

noun

1. a person who uses a new product or technology before it becomes widely known or used.

early adopter

noun

1. one of the first people or organizations to make use of a new technology

Word History and Origins

Origin of early adopter¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

Pete Middleton, who lives in Northamptonshire, UK with his wife, has long been an early adopter of technology.

From BBC

Mr Fry has a track record of being an early adopter of technology - and was once a regular poster on X, when it was known as Twitter.

From BBC

The 75-year-old lawyer was an early adopter of litigation advertising on TV, and became known for his catchphrase, “We’ll fight for you.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dave Chappelle, the comedian, was an early adopter in the entertainment world, employing the use of them for a tour in 2015, as a way of protecting his material.

From BBC

The 75-year-old lawyer was an early adopter of litigation advertising on TV, and became known for his catchphrase, “We’ll fight for you.”

From Los Angeles Times