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first-string

[furst-string]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

composed of regular members, participants, etc. (substitute ).
the first-string team.
foremost; main.
the first-string critics.

first string

noun

the top player of a team in an individual sport, such as squash

adjective

being a regular member of a team rather than a substitute or reserve
being the top player of a team in an individual sport
of high rating; first-class

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Other Word Forms

first-stringer noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of first-string¹

First recorded in 1915–20

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“He treats the eighth-string walk-on like he’s a first-string starter. … He’s truly a unique individual, and I’m really glad he’s on our team.”

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Martin, a redshirt sophomore, took first-string snaps in practice, every repetition coveted by a player who has thrown all of five passes in college.

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At the end of Week 15, 18 teams had started quarterbacks who weren’t their first-string passers on opening day; 56 different quarterbacks have started an NFL game this season.

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At the end of Week 15 of the NFL season, 18 teams had started quarterbacks who weren’t their first-string passers on opening day; 56 different quarterbacks have started an NFL game this season.

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Moreover, regardless of the score, the first-string players almost always remain on the field.

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first strike first-termer

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