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debut

or dé·but

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

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noun

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

verb (used without object)

to make a debut, as in society or in a performing art:
She decided to debut with several other violinists.
to appear for the first time, as on the market:
A new product will debut next month.

verb (used with object)

to perform (something) for the first time before an audience:
He didn't know when the orchestra would debut his new symphony.
to place on the market for the first time; introduce.

adjective

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
the presentation of a debutante

verb

to make a debut

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Word History and Origins

Origin of debut¹

1745–55; < French début, derivative of débuter to make the first stroke in a game, make one's first appearance, equivalent to dé- de- + -buter, verbal derivative of but goal; butt ²

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Word History and Origins

Origin of debut¹

C18: from French début, 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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