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First Day

American  
[furst dey] / ˈfɜrst ˈdeɪ /

noun

  1. (amongQuakers ) Sunday.

    On First Day afternoons, she goes off by herself to enjoy the solitude of writing.


Etymology

Origin of First Day

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

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Appeared in the April 9, 2026, print edition as 'Cease-Fire Teeters on Its First Day'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Coel will write, star in and executive produce First Day On Earth, a 10-part series for the BBC, which will begin filming next year.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

The ILWU, which has over 4,000 members across United States and Canada, said it will file customary "First Day" motions with the court to maintain its cash management system as part of its reorganization process.

From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2023

In 2012, First Day Hikes went nationwide when the National Association of State Park Directors endorsed the idea.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2022

None of us knew jack on First Day, you neither.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner