DEBUT

introduction, debut, first appearance, launching, unveiling, entry

(noun) the act of beginning something new; “they looked forward to the debut of their new product line”

debut

(noun) the presentation of a debutante in society

debut

(verb) appear for the first time in public; “The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out”

debut

(verb) make one’s debut; “This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera”

debut

(verb) present for the first time to the public; “The band debuts a new song or two each month”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

debut (plural debuts)

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

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

The first appearance of a debutante in society.

Usage notes

• British English favours "on one's debut" where North American English favours "in one's debut" in sense "during"; see quotations above.

Verb

debut (third-person singular simple present debuts, present participle debuting, simple past and past participle debuted)

(transitive, chiefly, US) to formally introduce, as to the public

(intransitive) to make one's initial formal appearance

Anagrams

• tubed

Source: Wiktionary


Dé`but", n. Etym: [F. début, prop., the first cast or throw at play, fr. but aim, mark. See Butt an end.]

Definition: A beginning or first attempt; hence, a first appearance before the public, as of an actor or public speaker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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