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debut
[ dey-byoo, dih-, dey-byoo, deb-yoo ]
noun
- a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
- the first appearance of something, as a new product.
- (of a young woman) a formal introduction and entrance into society, as at an annual ball.
- the beginning of a profession, career, etc.
verb (used without object)
- to make a debut, as in society or in a performing art:
She decided to debut with several other violinists.
- to appear for the first time, as on the market:
A new product will debut next month.
verb (used with object)
- to perform (something) for the first time before an audience:
He didn't know when the orchestra would debut his new symphony.
- to place on the market for the first time; introduce.
adjective
- of, relating to, or constituting a first appearance:
a debut performance; a debut record album.
debut
/ ˈdeɪbjuː; ˈdɛbjuː /
noun
- the first public appearance of an actor, musician, etc, or the first public presentation of a show
- ( as modifier )
debut album
- the presentation of a debutante
verb
- to make a debut
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Origin of debut1
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Example Sentences
To be clear, the movie will début in Cannes, not "at" Cannes.
His directorial début, starring the young French YSL-lookalike Pierre Niney, was released in theaters throughout France last week.
I was proud of my début as an arbitrator, especially as it was rewarded by, what seemed to me then, a very handsome fee.
On the fourth day of the proceedings I made my début as a Parliamentary witness.
He was still quite young, and he had wished for this strange rôle in which to make his début.
He succeeded, and made his début at a concert at Vienna with the most flattering applause.
Our début was made upon the stage, which we examined in its various parts and appendages while the ballet practice was proceeding.
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