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debut

or é·ܳ

[ dey-byoo, dih-, dey-byoo, deb-yoo ]

noun

  1. a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
  2. the first appearance of something, as a new product.
  3. (of a young woman) a formal introduction and entrance into society, as at an annual ball.
  4. the beginning of a profession, career, etc.


verb (used without object)

  1. to make a debut, as in society or in a performing art:

    She decided to debut with several other violinists.

  2. to appear for the first time, as on the market:

    A new product will debut next month.

verb (used with object)

  1. to perform (something) for the first time before an audience:

    He didn't know when the orchestra would debut his new symphony.

  2. to place on the market for the first time; introduce.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or constituting a first appearance:

    a debut performance; a debut record album.

debut

/ ˈdeɪbjuː; ˈdɛbjuː /

noun

    1. the first public appearance of an actor, musician, etc, or the first public presentation of a show
    2. ( as modifier )

      debut album

  1. the presentation of a debutante
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to make a debut
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of debut1

1745–55; < French éܳ, derivative of éܳٱ to make the first stroke in a game, make one's first appearance, equivalent to é- de- + -buter, verbal derivative of but goal; butt 2
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of debut1

C18: from French éܳ, from Old French desbuter to play first (hence: make one's first appearance), from des- de- + but goal, target; see butt ²
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George Clooney has said it is a "thrill" to have received his first Tony Award nomination, for his debut Broadway performance.

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The attack will be led by Gus Atkinson, who had not made his Test debut this time last year and has 11 caps.

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Lorde's lead single, What Was That, was officially released last week after being teased on TikTok, debuting in the UK Top 10.

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Europe's third-tier competition and domestic cup games helped George build experience before his Premier League debut in January.

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It debuts at No. 78 on the May 3 chart, per Billboard.

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