debut

or dé·but

[ dey-byoo, dih-, dey-byoo, deb-yoo ]

noun

1. a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
2. the first appearance of something, as a new product.
3. (of a young woman) a formal introduction and entrance into society, as at an annual ball.
4. the beginning of a profession, career, etc.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a debut, as in society or in a performing art:

   She decided to debut with several other violinists.

2. to appear for the first time, as on the market:

   A new product will debut next month.

verb (used with object)

1. to perform (something) for the first time before an audience:

   He didn't know when the orchestra would debut his new symphony.

2. to place on the market for the first time; introduce.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or constituting a first appearance:

   a debut performance; a debut record album.

debut

/ ˈdeɪbjuː; ˈdɛbjuː /

noun

1. 1. the first public appearance of an actor, musician, etc, or the first public presentation of a show
   2. ( as modifier )

      debut album

2. the presentation of a debutante

verb

1. to make a debut

Word History and Origins

Origin of debut¹

1745–55; < French début, derivative of débuter to make the first stroke in a game, make one's first appearance, equivalent to dé- de- + -buter, verbal derivative of but goal; butt ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of debut¹

C18: from French début, from Old French desbuter to play first (hence: make one's first appearance), from des- de- + but goal, target; see butt ²

Example Sentences

She rose to fame as a childhood star making her debut in a number of Nickelodeon projects including the film Harriet the Spy.

From BBC

“Sherlock and Daughter,” a paternal twist on the Holmes legend and a new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “Towards Zero” debut on the CW and BritBox, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

Gloucester-Hartpury's Shekells, 28, was part of the GB Sevens squad at last year's Olympics in Paris and made her Red Roses debut off the bench against Italy in round one.

From BBC

The 28-year-old, who can also play on the wing, made his New Zealand debut in 2016 and has scored 37 tries in 81 caps for the All Blacks.

From BBC

Bayindir, making his Premier League debut against Newcastle, gave away possession for the Magpies' fourth goal.

From BBC

Related Words

• appearance
• beginning
• inauguration
• introduction
• launching
• opener
• presentation