first-run

first-run
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
: relating to or specializing in the first showings of new motion pictures

a first-run movie

a deluxe first-run theater

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first-run «FURST RUHN», adjective.
1. (of a new motion picture) shown for the first time: »

First-run movies and television were used to lure more passengers aboard [airplanes] (Leslie A. Bryan).

2. (of a theater) featuring first-run motion pictures.

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/ˈfɚstˈrʌn/ adj, always used before a noun
: available for the public to see for the first time

first-run movies


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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