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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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Word 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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Word 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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He then joined the Bath Rugby Academy at 14, with his senior debut coming in 2019.

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Brighton fighter Adam Maca will make his professional debut on Saturday, just three weeks after turning 18.

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It was around this time when Nick first met Oasis as they were recording their debut album Definitely Maybe up the road at Monnow Valley Studios.

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That, after all, is where Real Madrid will kick off their Club World Cup campaign, with new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold set to make his debut.

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The new season, the program’s 27th, is scheduled to debut July 9 on Comedy Central.

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