English Reference
Idiom idiom

the first time in history


something that has never happened before in the past.


SIMPLE

“This is the first time in history that it snowed here.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Scientists announced that for the first time in history, they successfully sent a message to the deep ocean.”

COMPLEX

“For the first time in history, the two rival nations signed a permanent peace treaty, marking a significant turning point for the entire region.”

Last updated April 22, 2026