Debut

/ˈdɛbjuː/ · noun

Meaning

A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area..

Definitions by Sense

1. A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.
2. (also attributive) The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.
3. The first appearance of a debutante in society.
4. (Philippines) The coming-of-age celebration of a woman's eighteenth birthday.
5. (transitive, chiefly US) To formally introduce, as to the public.
6. (intransitive) To make one's initial formal appearance.

Example Sentences

Liverpool's performance - despite a defensive injury crisis that saw a promising debut for teenage academy graduate John Flanagan - was a resounding advert for Kenny Dalglish to be given the manager's job on a permanent basis.

Hulking defenceman Gudbranson, who came to Vancouver in a trade with the Florida Panthers last May, scored in his debut for the Canucks.

Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.

their long-anticipated debut album

Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.

He recently debuted a preview of his cover of Cher’s 1998 hit “Believe” on his official Instagram account.

Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.

The nine-car electric unit debuted on the 0630 Newcastle-London King's Cross.

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Word Forms

• debuts
• début
• debuting
• debuted

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