premiere

¹

[ pri-meer, -myair ]

noun

1. a first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc.
2. the leading woman, as in a drama.

verb (used with object)

, pre·miered, pre·mier·ing.

1. to present publicly for the first time:

   to premiere a new foreign film.

verb (used without object)

, pre·miered, pre·mier·ing.

1. to have the first public showing:

   It will premiere at the Arcadia Theater.

2. to perform publicly for the first time, as in a particular role, entertainment medium, etc.:

   When does he premiere as Hamlet?

adjective

1. first; initial; principal:

   a premiere showing; the premiere attraction of the evening.

première

²

[ pri-meer, -myair; French pruh-myer ]

noun

plural: premires [pri-, meerz, -, myairz, p, r, uh, -, myer],premired premiring

1. premiere.

premiere

/ ˈprɛmɪə; ˈprɛmɪˌɛə /

noun

1. the first public performance of a film, play, opera, etc
2. the leading lady in a theatre company

verb

1. to give or be the first public performance of

Word History and Origins

Origin of premiere¹

First recorded in 1890–95; from French première literally, “first”; feminine of premier; premier

Word History and Origins

Origin of premiere¹

C19: from French, feminine of premier first

Example Sentences

The family of Halyna Hutchins, the late "Rust" cinematographer, have skipped the premiere of "Rust" at the Camerimage Festival in Poland.

From Salon

In a statement issued by her lawyer she said she regards the premiere as an attempt to profit from her daughter’s death.

From BBC

At the Los Angeles premiere of “Wicked,” producer Marc Platt, who has been shepherding the project since producing the 2003 Broadway show, struck an early campaign tone.

From Los Angeles Times

“September 5,” which has earned strong buzz since its back-to-back premieres at the Venice and Telluride film festivals, has only become more timely in the wake of last year’s Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

And she has continued to leverage her “Real Housewife” visibility to help advance her scripted pursuits, which this season’s premiere episode captures.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beginning
• debut
• opening