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debut

  • noun
  • /ˈdɛbjuː/

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

Other meanings

  1. The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.

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

  2. The first appearance of a debutante in society.

Related words

  • full debut

Word history

From Old Norse "bútr" (log, stump, butt).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “debut” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.