debut
Americannoun
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a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
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the first appearance of something, as a new product.
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(of a young woman) a formal introduction and entrance into society, as at an annual ball.
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the beginning of a profession, career, etc.
verb (used without object)
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to make a debut, as in society or in a performing art.
She decided to debut with several other violinists.
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to appear for the first time, as on the market.
A new product will debut next month.
verb (used with object)
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to perform (something) for the first time before an audience.
He didn't know when the orchestra would debut his new symphony.
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to place on the market for the first time; introduce.
adjective
noun
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the first public appearance of an actor, musician, etc, or the first public presentation of a show
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( as modifier )
debut album
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the presentation of a debutante
verb
Etymology
Origin of debut
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
Example Sentences
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The main surprise in Clarke's squad for these friendlies was the inclusion of Kilmarnock's teenage winger Findlay Curtis, and the on-loan Rangers man came off the bench for his senior international debut against Japan.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Shohei Ohtani yields just one hit over six innings in his season debut on the mound in the Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The debut launch of the third-generation Starship is expected sometime this month.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
They won’t debut until 2027; it’ll be 2030 before they are on 200 planes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Her dreams of living life as an artist had been ripped from her that night of her debut when the doubt stared her in the face: Was she truly meant to paint?
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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