first-years

noun
UK /ˈfɜːst jɪəz/
US /ˈfɝːst jɪrz/

First-years are kids who are in their first year at a school.

The first-years were excited to start their classes.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. People who are in their first year of a job or activity.

The first-years at the company got extra training.

3. The first year of a course or program.

She made many friends during her first-years.

4. New members of a team or group.

The coach welcomed the first-years to the squad.