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

Meanwhile, former Leicester Tigers winger Harry Potter will make his debut, while captain Harry Wilson is restored at number eight after missing the win against Wales with concussion.

From BBC

"A Man on the Inside" debuts Thursday, Nov. 21 on Netflix.

From Salon

It’s a dramatic departure from the promise of two years ago, when head coach Lincoln Riley went 11-3 in his debut season.

From Los Angeles Times

Hull made his Test debut after only 10 first-class matches and Jacob Bethell is the back-up batter to the Test squad in New Zealand despite never making a senior century.

From BBC

Prendergast, one of the stars of that under-20s side, has been rewarded for a steady debut off the bench against Argentina.

From BBC

Related Words

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