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 Bodelwyddan-born player was winning her sixth cap against the Danes having been given her senior debut by Wilkinson in Kosovo two years ago.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Bishop Alemany 10, Chatsworth 0: Mikey Martinez, a transfer from Crespi, had three hits in his Alemany debut.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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
Alexander, who, alone among his siblings, had realized he was now making his West End debut, spoke.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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