debutant

American  

[deb-yoo-tahnt, -yuh-] / ˈdɛb yʊˌtɑnt, -yə- /

Or débutant

noun

1. a person who makes a debut into a professional career or before the public.

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debutant British  

/ ˈdɛbjʊˌtɑːnt, -ˌtænt /

noun

1. a person who is making a first appearance in a particular capacity, such as a sportsperson playing in a first game for a team

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Etymology

Origin of debutant

1815–25; < French débutant, present participle of débuter. See debut, -ant

Example Sentences

Six Nations debutant Murray then sniped over for Ireland's bonus score, but the home side's mettle was tested again when Darge capped an excellent Scotland attack to bring the visitors back to within five points.

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It was another tough occasion for Northern Ireland tournament debutant Josh Rock, who was beaten 6-1 by Stephen Bunting in the opening match of the night to leave him still winless after six weeks.

From BBC

Craig Casey has edged out last week's debutant Nathan Doak as scrum-half cover while utility back Ciaran Frawley is retained among the replacements.

From BBC

Daniel Farke's 15th-placed side dominated possession but ultimately did not test debutant goalkeeper Melker Ellborg nearly enough.

From BBC

Tyson Fury was dropped and pushed to the brink by boxing debutant Francis Ngannou in 2023, who came close to one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history.

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