Definition

1. Noun:

   • The first public appearance or presentation of something new: A "debut" refers to the formal introduction or launch of a person, product, or creative work to the public for the first time.
   • The formal presentation of a debutante into society: In a traditional social context, a "debut" is the ceremony or event where a young woman is formally introduced to high society.

2. Verb:

   • To make a first public appearance or presentation: To "debut" means to perform, appear, or be presented to the public for the very first time.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The company's new smartphone made its debut at the technology conference.
  • Her debut as a novelist was met with critical acclaim.
  • The actress attended the debut of her latest film.

• Verb:

  • The new band will debut their single on national radio tonight.
  • The fashion designer debuted her autumn collection at Paris Fashion Week.
  • This model is scheduled to debut on the runway next season.

Advanced Usage

• "To make one's debut": To have one's first public appearance or performance.

  • The young pianist made her professional debut at Carnegie Hall.

• "Debut album/novel/collection": The first album, novel, or collection publicly released by an artist or designer.

  • Their debut album sold over a million copies.

Variants and Related Words

• Debutante (n): A young woman making her formal debut into society.
• Debutant (n): A male making his first public appearance, especially in a particular field (less common than "debutante").

Synonyms

• Noun: Introduction, premiere, launch, inception, inauguration.
• Verb: Premiere, launch, introduce, unveil.

Related Phrases

• World debut: The very first public presentation anywhere in the world.

  • The concept car had its world debut at the auto show.

• Long-awaited debut: A first appearance that has been anticipated for a long time.

  • The long-awaited debut of the sequel finally happened.

Idioms

• "Make a smashing/successful debut": To have a very successful and impressive first appearance.

  • The rookie player made a smashing debut by scoring three goals.

• "Debut with a bang": To debut in a very noticeable, exciting, or successful way.

  • The tech startup debuted with a bang, securing major investors on day one.

Noun

1. the presentation of a debutante in society
2. the act of beginning something new
   • they looked forward to the debut of their new product line

Verb

1. make one's debut
   • This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera
2. appear for the first time in public
   • The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out
3. present for the first time to the public
   • The band debuts a new song or two each month