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première
1[pri-meer, -myair, p
premiere
2[pri-meer, -myair]
noun
a first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc.
the leading woman, as in a drama.
verb (used with object)
to present publicly for the first time.
to premiere a new foreign film.
verb (used without object)
to have the first public showing.
It will premiere at the Arcadia Theater.
to perform publicly for the first time, as in a particular role, entertainment medium, etc..
When does he premiere as Hamlet?
adjective
first; initial; principal.
a premiere showing; the premiere attraction of the evening.
premiere
/ ˈprɛmɪə, ˈprɛmɪˌɛə /
noun
the first public performance of a film, play, opera, etc
the leading lady in a theatre company
verb
to give or be the first public performance of
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of première1
Example Sentences
In 2016, the company gave the premiere of Bright Sheng’s “Dream of the Red Chamber,” which is, like “Monkey,” based on a classic Chinese novel and has a libretto by Hwang.
A new stage adaptation of Paddington has received rave reviews from critics following its West End premiere.
Walt Disney scored its second-biggest Thanksgiving weekend premiere with Zootopia 2, which took the top spot domestically and globally with more than a half a billion dollars in global ticket sales.
A “Zootopia”-themed land opened at Shanghai Disneyland in 2023, showing the franchise’s lasting appeal in the country and stoking interest for the sequel, which held its Chinese premiere at the theme park.
On hold: Apple has yanked the French-language thriller “The Hunt,” which was scheduled to premiere Dec. 3, amid allegations of plagiarism.
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