first-string

first string

n. A group of players that play regularly or start games for a sports team.

first′-string′ adj.

(ˈfɜrstˈstrɪŋ)

adj. 1. composed of regular members, participants, etc. 2. foremost; main. [1915–20] first′-string′er, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	first-string - of members of a team; not substitutesregular - in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; "his regular calls on his customers"; "regular meals"; "regular duties"
	2.	first-string - being a regular member of a team; "first-string players"primary - of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary; "primary goals"; "a primary effect"; "primary sources"; "a primary interest"