premiere

¹ American  

[pri-meer, -myair] / prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmyɛər /

French première

noun

1. a first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc.

2. the leading woman, as in a drama.

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verb (used with object)

premiered, premiering

1. to present publicly for the first time.

   to premiere a new foreign film.

verb (used without object)

premiered, premiering

1. to have the first public showing.

   It will premiere at the Arcadia Theater.

2. to perform publicly for the first time, as in a particular role, entertainment medium, etc..

   When does he premiere as Hamlet?

adjective

1. first; initial; principal.

   a premiere showing; the premiere attraction of the evening.

première ² American  

[pri-meer, -myair, pruh-myer] / prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmyɛər, prəˈmyɛr /

noun

plural

premières, premièred, premièring

1. premiere.

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premiere British  

/ ˈprɛmɪə, ˈprɛmɪˌɛə /

noun

1. the first public performance of a film, play, opera, etc

2. the leading lady in a theatre company

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verb

1. to give or be the first public performance of

Etymology

Origin of premiere

First recorded in 1890–95; from French première literally, “first”; feminine of premier; premier

Example Sentences

“It’s a trailer launch? It looks like a premiere,” Villeneuve said during the event, which included a Q&A with the cast and was met by thunderous applause from the audience.

From Los Angeles Times

The film will premiere Thursday on Prime Video.

From Los Angeles Times

He will also premiere a new violin concerto, “How to be a Bird” by Gabriella Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

A premiere destination for wildflower viewing, Chino Hills State Park is host to wild hyacinth, poppies, Canterbury bells and redmaids through May.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m so looking forward to next month’s premiere night for The Thief of Bagdad. Everyone is.”

From Literature

Related Words

• beginning
• debut
• opening