debut
deɪˈbjuː
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Definition of debut - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
eventfirst public appearance or performance
  • Her debut in the movie was highly acclaimed..
introduction launch
2.
entertainmentfirst presentation of a play or film
  • The movie had its debut at the festival.
opening premiere
3.
product launchRarerelease or initial showing of a productRare
  • The debut of the new smartphone model drew large crowds..
introduction premiere

Verb

1.
first performancetr./intr.perform publicly for the first timetr./intr.
  • She will debut her new song at the concert tonight..
launch premiere
2.
introductiontr.formally introduce to the publictr.
  • The company will debut the new product next week.
introduce launch premiere
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Expressions with debut

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first full-length music record released by a singer or band
Her debut album received critical acclaim and quickly topped the charts.
initial full presentation to the public
The artist's full debut at the gallery was well-received.
first film show or production directed by a particular person
Her directorial debut received praise at international film festivals.

Origin of debut

French, début (beginning)

Terms with debut included in their meaning

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debut
the first public performance or presentation
global debut
first public performance or showing of a work globally
music industry
challenge of making a follow-up album after a hit debut
debut
formally introduce oneself or perform for the first time
society
make a formal debut in society
figurative debut
debut or introduce something new
social debut
enter town society as a known figure

Examples of debut in a sentence

  • The singer's debut album topped the charts.
  • The band's debut was a huge success.
  • Her debut on Broadway was unforgettable.
  • The debut of the electric car was highly anticipated.
  • Her debut as a fashion designer was a huge success.
  • The artist will debut her painting at the gallery.

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  1. French:début, débuter, ...
  2. German:Debüt, debütieren, ...
  3. Italian:debutto, debuttare, ...
  4. Spanish:debut, estrenar, ...
  5. Portuguese:debut, estrear, ...
  6. Chinese:首次亮相, 推出, ...
  7. Japanese:初演, デビューする, ...
  8. Arabic:الظهور الأول, ظَهَرَ لِلْمَرَّةِ الْأُولَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּכוֹרָה, לְהַצִּיג לָרִאשׁוֹנָה, ...
  10. Russian:дебют, дебютировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дебют, дебютувати, ...
  12. Hindi:पदार्पण, पहली बार प्रस्तुत करना, ...
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