first-place

UK: ˈfɜːst pleɪs | US: ˈfɜːrst pleɪs

Definition

  1. adj. being the winner or top position in a competition

  2. n. the position of the winner in a contest or race

Structure
first <foremost>place <position>
Etymology

The word combines "first," derived from Old English "fyrst" (foremost in rank or time), and "place," from Latin "platea" (broad street, open space) via Old French. Together, they logically denote the highest rank or winning position in a competition. The term reflects a straightforward compounding of two clear morphemes, emphasizing priority ("first") and location/status ("place").

Examples

  1. She finished in first-place at the national chess tournament.

  2. The team celebrated their first-place victory with a parade.

  3. Earning first-place requires dedication and skill.

  4. His first-place medal hung proudly on the wall.

  5. The judges awarded her first-place for her innovative design.