first night

noun

1. opening night.

first night

noun

1. 1. the first public performance of a play or other production
   2. ( as modifier )

      first-night nerves

Word History and Origins

Origin of first night¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

Which is not to say that they’re a sedentary crew: Charles finishes his first night drunk — happy hour begins at 3 p.m. — and stoned, and he wakes up in the morning with two slices of pizza stuck to his back.

From Los Angeles Times

While Saafir’s indie 2006 comeback album “Good Game: The Return” made him a sentimental favorite for underground rap fans to root for, his highest-profile appearances around the turn of the millennium were in front of the screen with cameos in 50 Cent’s “Many Men” and Mya’s “My First Night With You” videos.

From Los Angeles Times

As evidence that countries will continue to make progress on the issue, in the absence of leadership from the US, delegates signed off the final and most controversial component of the Paris climate agreement late on the first night of COP29.

From BBC

"Our first night was perfect because I have my own bedroom and couldn't hear my son snoring," she joked.

From BBC

He set the date for the first night he’d be back in L.A., and I gave him a few restaurant ideas.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beginning
• debut
• opening