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first-run Definition

first·-run (fʉrst′run′)

adjective

designating or of:

  1. a film in its first schedule of performances
  2. a theater that shows first-run films
  3. a TV program or series being telecast for the first time on a network or by syndicating

first-run Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • movie: The company also cut prices for first-run pay-per-view movies bought by Digital Plus subscribers.
  • film: It also offers a cinema program, which blends first-run films with special themed seasons.
  • episode: Lost dominated the competition in multichannel homes, with E4's first-run episode drawing 940,000 ( 13 % ) in the 11pm hour.
  • right: MTV Networks International and Tiger Aspect will co-produce the show, and ITV will receive first-run rights in the UK.