debut
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Definition
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.
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
- the presentation of a debutante in society
- the act of beginning something new
- they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
Verb
- make one's debut
- This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera
- appear for the first time in public
- The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out
- present for the first time to the public
- The band debuts a new song or two each month