first shift

noun

A regularly scheduled period of work, the first one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually during the day; and often from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous)”

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day shift
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Meanings

nounfirst shift (plural first shifts)

plural first shifts

  1. A regularly scheduled period of work, the first one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually during the day; and often from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous)

    Synonyms: day shift

  2. A group of workers who work during this time slot.

    Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous)

    Synonyms: day shift

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA regularly scheduled period of work, the first one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually during the day; and often from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Similar
day shift

nounA group of workers who work during this time slot.

Similar
day shift
Also see
day shift
Cite this entry
APA

first shift. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/first%20shift

MLA

“first shift.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/first%20shift. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “first shift,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/first%20shift.

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