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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The debut of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System this season, which allows pitchers, catchers and batters to appeal strike-zone calls, assures that there never will be.
D4vd - who released his debut album in April - was on tour when the remains were discovered.
From BBC
Lammens only made his senior debut for Belgium two months after signing for United.
From BBC
A little over 18 months later, having moved to Top 14 giants Toulouse, Flament made his France debut in November 2021.
From BBC
That, along with an explosion of AI interest after ChatGPT's debut, brought a surge of data centres to neighbouring Malaysia, and increasingly Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
From Barron's
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