Definition of first night

first nightnoun

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/ˌfɜːst ˈnaɪt//ˌfɜːrst ˈnaɪt/

The phrase "first night" refers to the first occasion when a newlywed couple spends the night together as a married couple. The expression has its roots in traditional wedding ceremonies that involved separate receptions for the bride and groom's families. The bride would spend the night in her parents' home, and her husband-to-be would return to his family's residence. The term "first night" emerged as a way to describe the inaugural cohabitation of the newlyweds on their wedding night. While modern wedding customs have evolved, the term "first night" continues to be in common usage, particularly in certain parts of the world, including some European and Indian communities. It reflects the cultural importance of the traditional role of marriage as a unifying step towards family formation and continuity.

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the first public performance of a play, film, etc.

buổi biểu diễn công khai đầu tiên của một vở kịch, bộ phim, v.v.

Example:
  • I got tickets for the first night of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

    Tôi đã mua được vé cho đêm đầu tiên của vở kịch 'Romeo và Juliet'.

  • The first night of the school play is just days away and the cast still don’t know their lines.

    Đêm diễn đầu tiên của vở kịch ở trường chỉ còn vài ngày nữa mà dàn diễn viên vẫn chưa thuộc lời thoại.

a public celebration of New Year’s Eve

một lễ kỷ niệm công cộng vào đêm giao thừa